{"product_id":"german-iron-cross-1870-2nd-class-25-year-oak-leaves-and-1914-spange-reproduction","title":"German Iron Cross 1870 2nd Class, 25-Year Oak Leaves \u0026 1914 Spange","description":"\u003cp\u003edisplay-style reproduction of the Imperial German Iron Cross (EK) as worn to show \u003cstrong\u003e1870 award\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e25 years of service\/wearing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and later \u003cstrong\u003ere-award in 1914\u003c\/strong\u003e. This miniature version comes mounted on the black-white ribbon, with the silvered \u003cstrong\u003e“25” oak leaf cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e1914 Spange\u003c\/strong\u003e on top — a very attractive display piece for collectors, reenactors, or uniform restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eZinc alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 42 mm × 42 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 15 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: black core \/ silver-tone frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: ribbon with 1914 clasp + 25-year oak leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-government issue, \u003cstrong\u003efor collecting, study and display only\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIron Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e was first instituted in \u003cstrong\u003e1813\u003c\/strong\u003e by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia during the wars against Napoleon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was \u003cstrong\u003ere-instituted in 1870\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eFranco-Prussian War\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is why this cross bears \u003cstrong\u003e“1870”\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lower arm and the royal \u003cstrong\u003e“W”\u003c\/strong\u003e and crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-time holders could later show continued service\/wearing with \u003cstrong\u003eoak leaves marked “25”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1914\u003c\/strong\u003e, when Germany entered WWI, previous recipients could show they were \u003cstrong\u003edecorated again or serving again\u003c\/strong\u003e by wearing a \u003cstrong\u003e“Spange 1914”\u003c\/strong\u003e on the ribbon above the earlier cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis combination (1870 cross + 25-year oak leaves + 1914 clasp) is therefore a \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical, layered way\u003c\/strong\u003e of showing an earlier award that continued through later service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003emodern reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e for historical display, study, theater\/reenactment, and collection purposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e an original 19th\/early 20th century piece and does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e represent or promote any political ideology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor differences in finish\/ribbon\/markings may occur between small batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × German Iron Cross 1870 2nd Class miniature with 25-year oak leaves and 1914 Spange (reproduction), as pictured.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532323500226,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/IMG_9915_80eda536-c148-41ec-911e-a7d41d46dcd1.jpg?v=1785747908","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/german-iron-cross-1870-2nd-class-25-year-oak-leaves-and-1914-spange-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}