Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne Hold with two rising peaks forming

with two rising peaks forming a valley between the two panels

with only minimal scratches on the blade

he was a Corporal during his COTC training (1942-1943)

Niemann’s catalogue #3

with total loss of gilt finish evident and some verdigris to the tombak fixtures

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne Hold with two rising peaks forming(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 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 mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the suspension loop