Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Core certificate_of_authenticity small strap held in place

small strap held in place via three rivets on the reverse

with the reinstitution date “1870” in raised numbering on the lower arm

Among these were the Medal of Honor recipients Lieutenant Commander Joseph T

Lieutenant Raymond de Montmorency and Captain Paul Kenna

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Core certificate_of_authenticity small strap held in place(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse Herzstck). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, consisting of a Cross Patte, 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 38. 30 mm (w) x 38. 28 mm (h), weighing 10. 5 grams, oxidation and loss of finish evident, in overall very