Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity for "Active Service in World

for "Active Service in World War II"

Operational Wings (sterling silver with a bronze-coloured gilt

Undoubtably unique in its composition

while later medals were struck in silver gilt

with usual runner marks

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity for "Active Service in World(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, unmarked, measuring