Germany, Werhmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, Unmarked Auction Archive it was re-designated the 2nd

it was re-designated the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion

(የኢትዮጵያ ቀይ መስቀል ማህበር)

A rare and unique prototype of the German National Prize for Art and Science

glue residue evident on the reverse from previously having been glued in position in the medal bed of the case

Measuring 207 mm (w) x 164 mm (h)

Germany, Werhmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, Unmarked Auction Archive it was re-designated the 2nd(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 a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm