Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Friedrich Orth GTRexclude the badge constructed of silver

the badge constructed of silver

blade with a long leading edge

1945 in the Audorfer See (Kaiser Wilhelm Canal) to prevent the experimental technology from falling into allied hands

oxidation evident on the crown

an uncommon so-called “Condor Legion” badge in extremely fine condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Friedrich Orth GTRexclude the badge constructed of silver(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