Original Iron Cross 1st Class From The Franco-prussian War By The Prussian Court Jeweler Wagner & Son. The Medal Is Three Parts, Magnetic Iron Core With Silver Frame. This Extremely Rare Iron Cross From The Franco-prussian War Of 1870 That Ended With The Unification Of Germany & The Founding Of The German Empire In The Hall Of Mirrors In Versailles ( France ) In 1871. The Manufacturers Stamp On The Reverse Reads I Wagner & S. 14 Loth & Continues In Big Letters The Name Of The Recipient Von Unruhe. A Beautiful Double Needle Is Installed For Uniform Attachment. In Over 40 Years Of Collecting European Militaria I Had Never Run Across An Engraved Iron Cross From The Founding Of The German Empire Before This Medal. This Is Truly An Extremely Rare Medal.
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