Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, Centenary Exhibition Example GTRexclude Refuges for fallen women

Refuges for fallen women

The obverse of the blade features an acid-etched inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE

and attacks on convoys

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Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, Centenary Exhibition Example GTRexclude Refuges for fallen women(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