Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class with 25th Jubilee Clasp consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac plus five VI Class cards

plus five VI Class cards and five VII Class cards

the reverse with a central inscription of “FUER 10 JAHRE TREUE DIENST” (“FOR 10 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE”)

the arms and Buckingham Palace masthead printed in red ink

constructed of a dark navy blue cotton twill base

only very minor green enamel loss to reverse wreath

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class with 25th Jubilee Clasp consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac plus five VI Class cards(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse mit Jubilumsspange 25). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon pinned with 25th Jubilee Clasp, constructed of a silver alloy and consisting of three overlaid oak leaves bearing a central raised number 25, retaining both reverse attachment prongs, the cross consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic