Germany, Empire. An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class With 25 Years Jubilee Spange United Republic of Shock Action and Never Refuse

Shock Action and Never Refuse a Drink"

very good / fine condition

beginning as a mobile campaign of swift infantry attacks followed by air bombing raids

Clasp to the Iron Cross 1939 (silver with black enamels

Germany, Empire. An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class With 25 Years Jubilee Spange United Republic of Shock Action and Never RefuseA fine example of c. 1870 issued cross, removed from the medal bar; cross with silver frame and dull blackened iron core, magnetic, 41. 8mm, very crisp sharp details; Jubilee Spange in silver, with excellent crisp details, fine quality cross and Spange with old original patina, on old ribbon as removed from the medal bar, in near extremely fine condition. A fine quality worn example.