Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, Centenary Exhibition Example Auction Archive inside with a steel-framed cradle

inside with a steel-framed cradle supporting a black rubberized liner with five "fingers" (panels)

1 mm wide by 37

with near-total loss of finish and minor oxidation evident

and you are in such manner and on such occasions as may be prescribed by Us to exercise and well discipline in their duties such Officers

Footnote: The Order of the White Lion was instituted in 1922 and awarded to foreigners for services to the republic

Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, Centenary Exhibition Example Auction Archive inside with a steel-framed cradle(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