Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class for Non-Combatants, with 25th Jubilee Clasp

(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse für Nichtkämpfer, mit Jubiläumsspange 25). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870-1871 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon pinned with 25th Jubilee Clasp, constructed of a silvered alloy, the obverse consisting of three overlaid oak leaves bearing a central raised number “25”, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, the cross consisting of a Cross Pattée with a magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, the cross measuring 42.31 mm (w) x 47.24 mm (h), the clasp measuring 25.63 mm (w) x 16.98 mm (h), weighing 19.7 grams overall, demonstrating a crack to the six o’clock arm directly below the centrepiece, in very fine condition.