Prussia, Kingdom. An 1870 Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, Museum Exhibition Example United Republic of The medal was established by

The medal was established by letters patent by Queen Elizabeth II on June 16

then cross posted to 1st Division Signals on December 5th

number impressed "139447" on the reverse

He had taken his vows in November of 1936

11 mm (h- inclusive of integral ring and cross)

Prussia, Kingdom. An 1870 Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, Museum Exhibition Example United Republic of The medal was established by(Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuz 1870, Museumsstck). 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 reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring, unmarked, measuring 62. 86 mm (w) x