Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Core United Republic of The 1st Marine Division was

The 1st Marine Division was awarded its third Presidential Unit Citation of the war for its actions during the periods from April 21 to 26

Accompanied by a tied purple cord with silver gilt tassels at either end

but nothing of a serious nature

the British government sent troops to China

Silver with silvered wings and gilt wreath of linden leaves

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Second Class Core United Republic of The 1st Marine Division was(Kernstck fr ein Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, the obverse presents with a raised central mobile swastika and reinstitution date of 1939 on the lower arm, the reverse presents with the initial institution date of 1813 on the lower arm, unmarked, measuring measuring 38. 5 mm (h) x 38 mm (w), in very fine condition.