Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, Lug Variant, By Wächtler & Lange GTRexclude marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M1/105" (Hermann Aurich

with baby-blue trim along all four sides of the tab

Footnote: This Order is the highest national decoration conferred to recognize civil merit

He was 33 years of age when he was placed on the "List of Members of the Militia Force lately on Active Service in the North West

exhibiting streaking and contact marks)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, Lug Variant, By Wächtler & Lange GTRexclude marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)(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