Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Prinzen Size, c. 1825 Hold the teacup presents a first

the teacup presents a first class iron cross on the side

is constructed of brass with an alternative pebbled finish

obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Tsar Alexander I

Scattered silvering loss and surface wear on the buckle

England on July 31st

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Prinzen Size, c. 1825 Hold the teacup presents a first(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse, Prinzengre). Instituted 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1813 1815 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 plain, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials