An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Rudolf Wächtler & Lange In Its Original Packet Of Issue Newly Listed silver (BHM 382)

silver (BHM 382)

1941 with the Canadian Army

Footnote: James William Pitt was born in London England in 1897 and was working as a Clerk in Montreal prior to being recuited in January 1918

gold and enamel

stamped in black ink with a regimental stamp on the raw underside near the buckle

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Rudolf Wächtler & Lange In Its Original Packet Of Issue Newly Listed silver (BHM 382)A textbook example of an Iron Cross 1939 by a desirable maker; silver frame with a blackened magnetic semi matte eggshell sheen core; on loop for suspension (marked 100 for Rudolf Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida); with its period original ribbon; measuring 44. 17 mm x 44. 00 mm; weighing 19. 0 grams. Accompanied by its original packet of issue; with Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939 printed in black gothic script on the obverse; a LDO quality assurance stamp