Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly For the training of the

For the training of the various "waist gunners" in bomber aircraft

Metal finish has a peppered patina of light pitting

the MAB 38/42) was available almost exclusively to paratroopers

and is maker marked on the back with RZM L2/2604/39

This marking most likely stands for the 9th Train Division

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly For the training of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Iron Cross decoration was revived several times for later conflicts. The bulk of the issues are divided into 1st and 2nd class versions, but a rare and superior 'Grand Cross' was also awarded for successful field commanders. During WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was