Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity along with a copy of

along with a copy of his Service Records and assorted research papers

as very few were issued

The scabbard features two integrated bands

with many of the exposed aluminum parts painted in black

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity along with a copy of(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