Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Hold stamped in black ink "1901"

stamped in black ink "1901" with light wear and spotting on the bottom

four of which are stabbing at the map with swords

all prongs intact on the three bronze insignia

soiling and wear throughout from active use

before he was honourably released and transferred to the General Section of the Reserve Class "E" on August 24

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Hold stamped in black ink "1901"(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