Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer Hold for suspension of the dagger

for suspension of the dagger hangers

the date "1915" above

and the core shows oxidation and loss of finish

For several days

His younger brother

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer Hold for suspension of the dagger(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, the suspension loop