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Imperial Germany
1813 Iron Cross 2nd Class & Prussian 1813-1814 Commemorative Medal
Description
Extremely rare 1813 Iron Cross 2nd Class. Made around 1840/1850. Three-part construction. Iron core with original black paint. The frame has partially opened. Comes with the original ribbon.
Prussian 1813-1814 Commemorative Medal with the matching ribbon. Made of bronze.
In addition an "old" case.
Signs of use.
Condition
2-/2-3
Historical information
Award period
1813 -
OEK
1899
Institution date
Instituted by
King Frederick William III of Prussia initially created the Iron Cross as a military decoration on March 17, 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. The Iron Cross was also awarded during the Franco-Prussian War (1870), World War I (1914), and World War II (1939).
The Iron Cross was usually a military decoration only but awarded to civilians for performing military functions in a few instances.
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