1870 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross
E27
$25.00
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The Grand Cross of the Iron Cross was a decoration intended for victorious generals of the Prussian Army and its allies. It was the highest class of the Iron Cross. Along with the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, the Grand Cross was founded on March 10, 1813, during the Napoleonic Wars. It was renewed in 1870 for the Franco-Prussian War and again in 1914 for World War I.
These are die-struck and are nicely detailed with a black painted center and a frosted silver frame.