Germany, Imperial. A 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Newly Listed it was noted that his

it was noted that his "shoulder stump (was) well-healed but tender" and that he had been "supplied with a light artificial arm with a special shoulder cap which is mainly for appearance"

This is a fine case for a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1

(Deutscher Turnerbund) In stamped brass with silvered brass face plate affixed by single rivet

with recipients initials etched into reverse

He is entitled to medals for the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny

Germany, Imperial. A 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Newly Listed it was noted that his(1914 Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse) Reinstituted by Kaiser Wilhelm I 19 July 1870. (1914 1918 Issue). An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class, presenting as a Cross Patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed silver border, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, the obverse with a raised central W, with the reinstitution date 1870 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on