Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude numbered "A-012" and maker marked

numbered "A-012" and maker marked "SP" on the reverse

he was transferred to U

Medal for heroism was awarded to officers and men for exceptional bravery

The cap band is flanked on each side by black-painted magnetic metal rivets

hallmarked on pin and catch (probably Spanish maker)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude numbered "A-012" and maker marked(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