Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Hold while the reverse ricasso is

while the reverse ricasso is maker marked "J

above an inscription of “TREU UND BESTAENDIG” (“FAITHFUL AND CONSTANT”)

as well as boars head denoting French silver content post 1838

Scarce: Light blue embroidered stylized eagle

with fine old pleasing patina

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Hold while the reverse ricasso is(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