Prussia. An Iron Cross, Ii Class, C.1916 Auction “Kiestiki”

“Kiestiki”

A 1937 NSDAP Breslau Bezirkstreffen badge

presenting some scuffing and fraying of the cover

The slot retains most of its original red felt insert

in the shape of the bicorne worn by Napoléon Bonaparte

Prussia. An Iron Cross, Ii Class, C.1916 Auction “Kiestiki”(Preussen Eisernes Kreuz, II Klasse). Instituted 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. 1914 Issue. A blackened cross paty with iron core, the obverse centre bears the cipher W for Wilhelm, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown, the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914, the reverse centre bears an oak branch, the 12 oclock arm bears a crowned FW cipher for Friedrich Wilhelm, the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1813, suspension ring maker marked W&S (Wagner &