the reverse with an Iron Cross overlaid by dates “1870-1871” inside of an oak leaf wreath
the leather sweatband having hardened with age and exhibits shrinkage
in silver (marked “935” on the reverse) with a silver helmet and black enamels
in silver (marked 900 on the coin edge)
His father was the Prussian Major Karl von Kathen (1803–1876)
Poland, Ii Republic. A Cross For The Defenders Of Lwów, By E.m. Unger Hold the reverse with an IronConstructed of bronze, with a screw and backplate, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central Lww coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of LWW 1 22 1918, the reverse stamped with an issue number 4727, the backplate with a makers mark of E. M. UNGER, LWW, measuring 39. 10 mm (w) x 38. 98 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.