Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude situated above a form letter

situated above a form letter expressing the symbolism and significance of the Honour Ring to the recipient

with Knowles taking on the rank of Acting Corporal

whilst still serving

the extended back brim helped direct water and debris away from the neck

1915 - in stamped tombac

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude situated above a form letter(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