Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück GTRexclude paint chipping evident on the

paint chipping evident on the first "9" of "1939"

(Erinnerungsmedaille in Silber)

centre in silver gilt with a ancient stylized cross of the order in horizontally patterned red enamel

overlaying a wreath composed of thorns (for suffering) on the left and oak leaves (for heroism) on the right

The interior features a complete cotton liner

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück GTRexclude paint chipping evident on the(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 reverse six oclock