Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, by A. Werner & Söhne Auction the exterior of the lid

the exterior of the lid embossed “Luftwaffen Flugzeugführerabzeichen” in golden lettering

Commander (Encomienda)

with a creme coloured partial medal bed and storage compartment for the sash

advancing to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant

in Gold with green and white enamels

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, by A. Werner & Söhne Auction the exterior of the lid(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a restitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves,