An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; Schinkel Version Auction Archive Footnote: Legion of Merit Citation

Footnote: Legion of Merit Citation inscribed "Colonel JOHN J

to return to civil life on demobilization

representing the rising sun "Hinomaru"

these imposed significant logistical limitations

Accompanied by two United States Army Presidential Unit Citations (one in blue and yellow embroidery on a army army green wool base

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; Schinkel Version Auction Archive Footnote: Legion of Merit CitationA 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.