An 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class With Jubilee Spange And 1914 Bar

An 1870 Iron Cross by WAGNER three piece construction, magnetic core, maker marked on the ring S-W, with Jubilee Spange,in silvered brass,magnetic, very well detailed. Wilhelm had instituted the new attachment on August 18,1895,for the 25th anniversary of the 1870-71 FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR.1914 Bar to the 1870 Second Class Iron Cross was instituted on June 4,1915 by Kaiser Wilhelm Second recognizing those who had earned the Iron Cross Second Class of 1870 for their meritorious contributions to the 1914-18 war effort,Bar was manufactured by Wagner & Shon and of Berlin. It was of "800"silver content, and stamped as such, also Half-moon for silver; Crown for Prussia State.43,242 Combatant All Ranks awarded 1870 Second Class Iron Cross. Set in the excellent condition,scarce.