Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, Double-Marked By W. Behrens Schmuckwarenfabrik Auction Archive maker marked on the reverse

maker marked on the reverse with Präsidialkanzlei code “3” for Wilhelm Deumer

A WWI Miniature Distinguished Conduct Medal - A Silver period striking

with flanking light blue wings

He later commanded Indian and RAF Bomber Squadrons

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 500 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, Double-Marked By W. Behrens Schmuckwarenfabrik Auction Archive maker marked on the reverse(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 suspension loop