Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, 1957 Issue certificate_of_authenticity maker marked “Reinemer & Spiegel

maker marked “Reinemer & Spiegel

was related to his military service during World War II

constructed of aluminum and measuring 65 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

A fine and early example of a order of the German Eagle/Verdienstorden vom Deutschen Adler 3rd Grade/3

he was retained on the Active List for the duration of hostilities

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, 1957 Issue certificate_of_authenticity maker marked “Reinemer & Spiegel(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue; post 1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and nickel alloy, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed nickel alloy frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop and