Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude Upon removal of the dust

Upon removal of the dust cover

hallmarked on pin and catch (probably Spanish maker)

Medal for heroism was awarded to officers and men for exceptional bravery

according to his propaganda (the usual figure given is hugely exaggerated: 180 cannon were actually captured at Austerlitz)

where he was transferred to King George's Hospital

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude Upon removal of the dust(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