Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by Walter & Henlein United Republic of all the links with plain

all the links with plain smooth reverse

glue residue evident on the enamels due to repositioning of the reverse centrepiece

the obverse medallion featured a blue enamelled field with a while enamelled five point star in the center and the motto NESCIT OCCASUM around the edge

the swords suspension loose on the Bavarian Merit Cross 2nd Class

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by Walter & Henlein United Republic of all the links with plain(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945) 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, unmarked, measuring 44. 17 mm