Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, 1957 Version Auction Archive faded signature on the sleeve's

faded signature on the sleeve's reverse

he was survived by his wife

including the commanding officer

marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M9/148” along with maker “E

with corresponding marks and a strong drawstring

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, 1957 Version Auction Archive faded signature on the sleeve's(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue; post 1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed and silvered frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of