Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With 1939 Clasp, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive ten taken in post First

ten taken in post First World War France

which was heavily guarded by Italian partisans

measuring 25 mm x 33 mm

advancing through the ranks of Stoker Second Class

inscribed “25 ЮЛІЙ 2 АВГУСТЪ 1887” (25 July 2 August 1887)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With 1939 Clasp, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive ten taken in post First(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Spange 1939). A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, 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 initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm