Original German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 by Glaser & Sohn of Dresden with Ribbon French Edged Weapons A common practice for "captured"

A common practice for "captured" Cannons that were "recycled” to the third world markets of Asia and beyond at the close of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe in 1815

he developed expertise with the heliograph for sending communications signals

The blade of this example is 18 3/4 inches long

Original cross hatching is still visible in areas on the sling

There is also an ink stamp inside the holster

Original German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 by Glaser & Sohn of Dresden with Ribbon French Edged Weapons A common practice for "captured"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1939) with its original red, black, and white ribbon. The award itself is maker marked on the hanger ring with LDO number L 58, which represents Glaser & Sohn of Dresden. The LDO, (Leistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller Administration of German orders Manufacturers), was a self governing organization