{"product_id":"germany-states-a-fine-1870-iron-cross-award-chain-g45031","title":"Germany, States. A Fine 1870 Iron Cross Award Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional and very rare miniature decoration chain, consisting of two rows of fine woven silver threads, with locks along the chain attached to 14 medals \u0026amp; decorations, issued for gallantry, loyalty and bravery during the War with Denmark, the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War. From left to right, the chain is composed of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. An unbodied Anhalt Order of Albert the Bear, Civil Division, miniature Knight in silver, measuring 12.70 mm (w) x 17.85 mm (h - inclusive integral ball), presenting minor toned silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. A House Order of Saxe-Ernestine, miniature Knight in silver and enamels, measuring 13.16 mm (w) x 23.29 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension), with minor loss of gilt on the reverse and bent ball finials, otherwise extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. A Mecklenburg-Schwerin Order of the Griffin, Civil Division, miniature Knight in silver gilt and enamel, measuring 16.86 mm (w) x 17.74 mm (h), with loss of gilt on the reverse, intact enamel, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. A Mecklenburg-Schwerin Military Merit Cross, Type V (for the Franco-Prussian War - 1870), miniature II Class in bronze gilt, measuring 14.05 mm (w) x 16.28 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), presenting light contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. A superb Austrian Order of Leopold with War Decoration, miniature Knight in Gold and enamels, measuring 14.83 mm (w) x 25.48 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension), intact enamel, with a slightly bent arm, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. A finely engraved Prussian King Wilhelm Honor Medal, in bronze gilt, measuring 15.33 mm in diameter, light contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. A Prussian War Medal for the War with Denmark, I Class, in bronze gilt, 15.30 mm in diameter, finely engraved, light contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. A Prussian commemorative Cross for the Austria War (1866), for Combatants, in bronze gilt, measuring 15.33 mm (w) x 15.70 mm (h), light contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. A finely engraved Prussian Campaign Medal for Combatants, in bronze gilt, measuring 15.28 in diameter, light contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. An 1864 Prussian Dybbol Storm Medal, in silver, measuring 14.22 in diameter, light contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11. An Austria Military Long Service decoration, Type I, I Class, for 20 years of service, in bronze, measuring 14.47 mm (w) x 14.55 mm (h), minor toned silver, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12. A fine Prussian Order of the Crown, Civil Division, Type II, model II, in bronze gilt and enamel, measuring 14.78 mm (w) x 15.20 mm (h), minor loss of gilt, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13. A superb Order of the Red Eagle, Civil Division, Type V, in silver gilt and enamel, with unusual crown suspension, measuring 16.56 mm (w) x 26.17 mm (h), presenting enamel lost on the reverse, otherwise very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14. Finally, a Prussian Iron Cross, Model II (1870), measuring 13.80 mm (w) x 14.21 mm (h), with enameling, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128001646869,"sku":"G45031","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_23543.jpg?v=1692890900","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-states-a-fine-1870-iron-cross-award-chain-g45031","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}