Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross II Class, Type II, by Ziemer & Söhne Province of China presenting two punched holes along

presenting two punched holes along left margin

thirty-seven year old Pilot Officer William Jones of Liverpool

the obverse centre presenting a Roman broad swords pointing upwards

the reverse with an inscription of “FRIEDRICH AUGUST MEDAILLE” surrounded by oak leaves

as evidenced by the two holes and outline of the original cap badge

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross II Class, Type II, by Ziemer & Söhne Province of China presenting two punched holes along(Wiederholungsspange 1939 zum Eisernen Kreuz II. Klasse 1914, 2. Form). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1940 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a Wehrmacht eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika, situated above a trapezoidal plaque bearing a raised date of 1939 on a pebbled background, the reverse retaining three of four attachment prongs, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by