Fine 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Parade Ribbon Mount with 25th Anniversary Clasp For Sale

Mint buttarnished 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class with Prussian black and white“flared” parade mount ribbon. The back of the ribbon is unsewn having beenremoved from a parade mount medal bar. The medal was removed from one of myancestor’s medal bar Franz Baron von Schilgen Koniglich Preusischer General undHofmarschall. On the ribbon is pinned a 1895 – 25th Anniversary OakLeaves Clasp to the 1870 Iron Cross 2nd Class. This Jubilaumsspangewas presented to veterans of the Franco-Prussian War who held the 1870 IronCross 2nd Class during and at a grand parade held in Berlin onAugust 26th, 1895. This spange is Type 3 made of white medal whichis hollow and attached to the ribbon by two cross eye rings allowing the claspto be sewn directly onto the ribbon.

The Crossitself is in very fine condition (42 mm across) as is the ribbon. No rust,pitting, tears or repairs. Very rare and nice ensemble. Needs to go to someonewho can appreciate the history of it as well as the medal itself.