Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold with a central depiction of

with a central depiction of a horse and rider

until December 15th

flanked on each side by bones intertwined with snakes

He managed to land the plane despite severe damage to his heart and lungs

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold with a central depiction of(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstated 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, 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 reinstitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of