1870 Iron Cross Second Class With 25 Year Device

The 1870 Iron Cross Second Class (Eisener Kreuz 2. Klasse) was originally created by King Frederick William III of Prussia in 1813 as award for a single act of bravery. During the Franco-Prussian War, King Wilhelm I of Prussia re-authorized it's use in July 1870. Recipients of the 1870 Iron Cross who were still in military service in 1895 were authorized to wear above the cross a clasp of oak leaves with the numerals "25" embossed into it for the 25th anniversary (Jubiläumsspange) of that same year. Comes with approximately 5" of corresponding ribbon.