Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Miniature Hold which translates to permit ID

which translates to permit ID

some chipping of the enamels is evident along with some age-appropriate oxidation of the silver features

surface oxidation on the reverse

measuring 35 mm x 21 mm

Twelve officers appointed Members of the Royal Red Cross while 24 more are appointed Associates of the Royal Red Cross

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Miniature Hold which translates to permit ID(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 Miniatur). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with a blackened leather hanger, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, 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,