Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Auction Archive The numerals “1939” on the

The numerals “1939” on the obverse

Three threaded loops set into the tunic just above the top right pocket formerly accommodated a metal eagle insignia

thus making the stampings difficult to decipher

two branches of laurel leaves forming a half-wreath with a blue rectangular bar placed above the junction of the branches and inscribed "SECOND BATTALION" on either side of the junction

Service Award (pre 1913)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Auction Archive The numerals “1939” on the(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, unmarked, measuring