A Recovered Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Klein & Quenzer A.g. certificate_of_authenticity with 45 mm three-piece poppy

with 45 mm three-piece poppy attached)

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 53rd Infantry Battalion on May 17

A Saxe-Ernestine House Order

3 mm inclusive of its gilt and red enamelled half moon and star suspension

1942 he was admitted to a field hospital for an unspecified illness

A Recovered Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Klein & Quenzer A.g. certificate_of_authenticity with 45 mm three-piece poppyA textbook example of an Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse from this maker; silver frame with a blackened iron core (magnetic); on loop for suspension (marked 65 for Klein & Quenzer A. G.); with a period original ribbon; measuring 44. 33 mm x 44. 31 mm; weighing 17. 8 grams; the core very veiny, with scattered spotting of corrosion; better than fine condition.