Prussia, Kingdom. An 1870 Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, Museum Exhibition Example United Republic of 11 mm (h- inclusive of

11 mm (h- inclusive of integral ring and cross)

then cross posted to 1st Division Signals on December 5th

founded by the Negus of Shoa and later emperor of Ethiopia Menelik II in 1884-1885

the hanger straps appear to have been re-stitched backwards

bearing dual bands of interwoven black and white threaded piping

Prussia, Kingdom. An 1870 Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, Museum Exhibition Example United Republic of 11 mm (h- inclusive of(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