Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class certificate_of_authenticity photo (3) written and signed

photo (3) written and signed by “Herbert

39" at the top

JULIÃO Nº 110 3º / FABRICANTE DE CONDECORAÇÔNES LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche

exhibiting light soiling on the lining and on the sweatband

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class certificate_of_authenticity photo (3) written and signed(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak