Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne GTRexclude 2 mm (h) x 41

2 mm (h) x 41

the reverse bearing a DAF logo and maker’s mark of “WMF” flanked by an inscription of “CROMARGAN” indicating stainless steel construction

Footnote: Medals demonstrate replacements as well as an existing original war medal

displaying a Royal Crown at the top and inscribed “Leopoldo II” near the base

06mm (diameter with crown) x 53

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne GTRexclude 2 mm (h) x 41(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