Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold scattered gilt wear on the

scattered gilt wear on the reverse of the insignias and wreaths

solid Silver Cigaratte Case

awarded the KC with Oak Leaves

maker marked "VANGUARD" and marked "1-V" on the reverse

The DAV suffered a decline in the later 1950s and into the 1960s

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold scattered gilt wear on the(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