Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Jakob Bengel GTRexclude Order of Philip the Brave

Order of Philip the Brave 1900-1918 – Honor Cross (Officer’s Cross)

maker marked “30” (Hauptmünzamt

on March 9

Constructed of fine aluminum wire and rolled bullion wire interlaced with light gray threading

the two D-rings linked by a two-piece shoulder strap with a smooth finished brown upper and raw underside

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Jakob Bengel GTRexclude Order of Philip the BraveAn Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse; a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension marked 44 for Jakob Bengel, Idar an der Oberdonau; with a period original ribbon with sewn ends attached to the loop; measuring 44. 13 mm (w) x 44. 23 mm (h); weighing 18. 1 grams; in overall near very fine condition.