Iron Cross 1813 with Eight Eyelets in Iron and Silver, Rare Variant from the Wars of Liberation
Iron and silver. An Iron Cross from the Wars of Liberation 1813 in the rare variant with eight eyelets for sewing onto the uniform. The iron core is heavily oxidised and displays a rough, corroded surface, the silver mount is worn and shows significant signs of age. At each tip of the four cross arms there are two small metal eyelets that served to attach the cross to the uniform by sewing. Age-appropriate condition with heavy patina and oxidation, 45 x 45 mm.
Please view in person. The Iron Cross was instituted on 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia during the Wars of Liberation against Napoleon. The present variant with eight sewing eyelets represents an early form of wearing, where the cross was sewn directly onto the uniform coat rather than fastened with a pin or ribbon. This method of attachment was particularly common during the early period of the 1813 awards and makes this variant especially rare and desirable for collectors.
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