Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, Prinzen Size, with 25th Jubilee Clasp GTRexclude The reverse of the blade

The reverse of the blade is stamped with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code of “M7/51” for Anton Wingen

One soldier was quoted as saying that "The man (Rothwell) is a hero

Second Half of Nineteenth Century

Elementary Flying School Badge (EFTS) No

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, Prinzen Size, with 25th Jubilee Clasp GTRexclude The reverse of the blade(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse, Prinzengre, mit Jubilumsspange). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 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 with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the