№122875Iron Cross 1870

Germany, Iron cross of times of Franco - Prussian war of 1870. Crosses of a sample of 1870 let out only two firms: Godet and Wagner. This cross is made by WAGNER und SOHNE firm. On a ring a brand of "WUS" - Wagner and Synovya, Berlin. Time of release of a cross 1895-1905. - option with "high date." The cross is made of a cast iron (magnetic) core of a cross and two silver framework soldered among themselves. The core is painted by black opaque paint. Officially release of crosses of a sample of 1870 proceeded up to 1918 (the last official rewarding with the Iron cross of the 2nd class is dated the period between June 30, 1917 and on July 16, 1917), and small series later - in the Weimar republic and the III Reich. Therefore on appearance, quality and manufacturing techniques signs of various releases differ from each other a little. About 43 000 people are awarded. Very rare.