Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Centenary Example GTRexclude the wooden stems wrapped in

the wooden stems wrapped in rows of fine silver bullion wire

The national tri-color shield decal has been officially painted over with thickly applied dark green reissue finish

spotting evident on the white enamels on the centrepiece but all enamels remain intact

and for service towards peaceful cooperation between nations

UN insignia below flanked by "CYPRUS" on the left and "7475" on the right

Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Centenary Example GTRexclude the wooden stems wrapped in(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse, Museumsstck). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse plain, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials FW topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 42. 34 mm (w) x 47. 10 mm