Prussia, Kingdom. An 1870 Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, Museum Exhibition Example consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring approximately 52mm(w) x 63mm(h)

measuring approximately 52mm(w) x 63mm(h)

he was experiencing "partial loss of sensation in (his) left arm and left leg"

one on each breast with a small brown plastic button just below the opening

Emma Fowles of Oakville

It was awarded in three grades: Gold

Prussia, Kingdom. An 1870 Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, Museum Exhibition Example consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring approximately 52mm(w) x 63mm(h)(Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuz 1870, Museumsstck). Constructed of iron and silver, 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 reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring, unmarked, measuring 62. 86 mm (w) x