Germany, States. A Fine 1870 Iron Cross Award Chain Hold Grip orange-yellow

Grip orange-yellow

and signed 'Austen Chamberlain' - Letters to the recipient on the occasion of his retirement from the Foreign Secretary

things were a bit harsher for him

obverse presents a white enameled five armed star with silver gilt centre

Germany, States. A Fine 1870 Iron Cross Award Chain Hold Grip orange-yellowAn 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 & 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: 1. An unbodied Anhalt Order of Albert the Bear, Civil Division, miniature Knight in silver, measuring 12. 70 mm