Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, Centenary Exhibition Example Auction Archive Footnote: The Order of the

Footnote: The Order of the White Lion was instituted in 1922 and awarded to foreigners for services to the republic

hallmarked with an eagle's head on the ring

with near-total loss of finish and minor oxidation evident

7 mm (w) x 5 mm (h) hanger with pinback

1 mm wide by 37

Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, Centenary Exhibition Example Auction Archive Footnote: The Order of the(Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1813 Museumsstck). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse plain, 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, unmarked, measuring 65. 20 mm (w) x 69. 84 mm (h), weighing 45. 6 grams, an exceptional and