Germany Awards - 1895 Jubilee Oak Leaves for Iron Cross 2nd Class 1870

Emperor and King William II. August 18, 1895 founded the oak foliage he designed at number 25. The occasion was the 25th anniversary of the return of the victorious days of the war of 1870-71. The emperor wished all the living owners of the Iron Cross 2. Once again award the class with a special award. The founding date of August 18 was to be marked by a blow to Gravelotte-St. Remember in private. Cavalier of the Iron Cross 1. The class was not taken into account. Oak leaves should be attached as close to the Iron Cross as possible. The foundation was published on 19 August 1895 in the "Reichs- und Staatsanzeiger." The first award took place on August 26, 1895 on the occasion of the parade of former war veterans in Berlin on the Tempelhof Field by Wilhelm II. Various merchants have already arbitrarily put into circulation various non-standard models. Therefore, on August 29, in the relevant publications, such as the "Army Order Sheet," it was indicated to issue only oak leaves in the form of an official sample. The officially approved drawing was a circulation in the form of 3 silver, domed and hollow embossed oak foliage leaves. On the middle sheet, an increased number of 25. However, there are many oak braces that differ slightly in design. This is due to the fact that many manufacturers satisfy demand. The carriers themselves had to prepare and pay for oak foliage. Along with silver specimens, silver-plated circulations of white metal and copper alloys are also found. This makes modern originals difficult to identify. Source: Frank Wernitz, Iron Cross of 1813-1870-1914, 2013.

Hollow embossed clasp made of silver or silver-plated non-ferrous metal. For attachment of 2 soldered pins, vertically for attachment to the tape or horizontally for attachment in the tape ring.

Front side:

• Screed of three oak leaves, embossed number on the middle sheet - 25 -

Downside:

• hollow embossed, 2 soldered pins

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