Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of compelling but as of yet

compelling but as of yet inconclusive evidence suggests that Friedrich Orth-produced clasps could be postwar reproductions

Footnote: This badge appears on page 177 of "Eagles Recalled" by Warren Carroll and comes from his personal collection

all four sides trimmed in twisted silver bullion wires

/ Born June 24th

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of compelling but as of yet(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, 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 44. 13 mm (w) x 48. 06 mm (h), weighing 17. 8 grams, an exceptional