Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross II Class, by Ziemer & Söhne Auction Archive reverse centre enamels replaced with

reverse centre enamels replaced with additional light blue enamels added to laurels

Demonstrating minor material fatigue consistent with age and field use

swastika enameled

the scene framed by swirls and laurel leaves

1898 in Wilhelmshaven

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross II Class, by Ziemer & Söhne Auction Archive reverse centre enamels replaced with(Wiederholungsspange 1939 zum Eisernen Kreuz I. Klasse 1914 2. Form). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1940 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a Wehrmacht eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika, situated above a trapezoidal plaque bearing a date of 1939 on a pebbled background, the reverse retaining two of four attachment prongs, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacturer by Ziemer &