Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross Ii Class, Museum Exhibition Example Hold the tip of the right

the tip of the right wing bent back from wear

along with chains and “Viribus Unitis” (Latin - United Strength) inscribed in gilt

in silvered tombac and black and red enamels

22nd Infantry Battalion

hallmarked on integral ring with leopard’s head facing left and the letter A and number 4 to denote

Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross Ii Class, Museum Exhibition Example Hold the tip of the right(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse, Museumsstck). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials FW topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 43. 98 mm (w) x 47. 05 mm (h), weighing 16. 6