Wide Frame 1813 Iron Cross 2Nd. Class Auction Archive His area of responsibility encompassed

His area of responsibility encompassed the functioning of all war formations excepting the foot artillery and mine throwers

the K-17 was rammed and sunk by the destroyer H

It took part in the fighting for the cities of central Germany and the northwestern ports

This type of cloth badge was worn by members of the SS Gebirgstruppen (Mountain Troops)

both maker marked "FIRMIN LONDON" on the reverse

Wide Frame 1813 Iron Cross 2Nd. Class Auction Archive His area of responsibility encompassedMagnetic center, silver frame, 42. 63x42. 72mm (unusually wide frame), nicely detailed ribbed frame, crisp details to iron center (which is loose inside of the frame), in worn condition, fine old patina, with old ribbon, in very fine condition; nice original cross.