Germany. A Mint Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, In Its Ldo Presentation Case certificate_of_authenticity this time suffering a gun

this time suffering a gun shot (shrapnel) wound to his right knee

measuring 10 mm in diameter)

Has worn glasses since childhood

one drill hole

interestingly

Germany. A Mint Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, In Its Ldo Presentation Case certificate_of_authenticity this time suffering a gun(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension; with its mint and unissued period original ribbon; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm; measuring 43. 90 mm (w) x 44.