a further shrapnel injury in December 1942 which resulted in further hospitalization until March 1943
enamel repair to right obverse arm
the top retaining a functional spark wheel and flint mechanism
Magnetic steel scabbard painted in the traditional black look
with silver frame with toning
Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Wartime Commemorative Case certificate_of_authenticity a further shrapnel injury in(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 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 initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock