Germany, Third Reich. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of affixed to a magnetic metal

affixed to a magnetic metal backplate with a field-grey wool backer

yet remained in position until the attack of the enemy had been repulsed

maker marked "BILDH

a ribbon banner below inscribed "HEERENVEEN"

Germany, Third Reich. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of affixed to a magnetic metal(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, unmarked, measuring