G1058.)SPENDID 1870 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS, PRINZEN SIZW WITH '25' YR CLASP: a lovely original, 32mm wide Iron Cross 2nd Class with smooth black enameled center, three-piece construction. Crisply detailed center and with silver frame showing a handsome rainbow patina. Reverse is equally as impressive as the obverse. Iron Cross ribbon is elaborately folded and has metal button on the reverse for civilian attire lapel. Has stamped silver oak leaves device with raised relief '25'. Button is marked to the premiere firm 'GODET & SOHN, BERLIN'. Stellar original. EXC++++

The 25-year oak leaf clasp (Jubiläumsspange) was a commemorative device authorized in 1895 by King Wilhelm I of Prussia for soldiers who still served 25 years after receiving the 1870 Iron Cross during the Franco-Prussian War.