An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; Schinkel Version Auction Archive Neck badge Third Class -

Neck badge Third Class - (mounted on 55mm wide original ribbon)

Footnote: William Henry Fitzsimons was born on March 21

In extremely fine condition and very rare

Instituted on 27 November 1838

which resulted in heavy casualties on both sides

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; Schinkel Version Auction Archive Neck badge Third Class -A fine quality manufacture Schinkel Version Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; two piece construction; silver frame and non magnetic core; loop for suspension (unmarked); original ribbon (lightly faded); measuring 43. 35 mm x 43. 30 mm; weighing 17. 3 grams; silver frame retains much of its original lustre, obverse core is scratched marked up on the upper arm; otherwise near extremely fine condition.