Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, Lug Variant, By Klein & Quenzer Auction this time appointed as a

this time appointed as a Boatswain's Mate First Class on June 1

measuring 65 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)

hardly worn badge but without any gilding left

Following his service

dated 17 April 1903

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, Lug Variant, By Klein & Quenzer Auction this time appointed as a(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