Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Bek, Hassinger & Co. certificate_of_authenticity 1942” in clear black ink

1942” in clear black ink

an infantry company drawn from the unit held part of the divisional front on Monte Stanco for three months

being promoted to Major in 1922 and to Oberstleutnant (lieutenant colonel) in 1928

with a slotted and depressed dark green velvet medal bed

As a Staff Sergeant

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Bek, Hassinger & Co. certificate_of_authenticity 1942” in clear black ink(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