Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class Archive tape residue on the reverse

tape residue on the reverse of its original triangular ribbon)

The crown of the cap exhibits a aluminum/silver braid along the outside edge

work that was rewarded with a C

and multiple smaller tears

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class Archive tape residue on the reverse(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of