Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class GTRexclude one depicting a Luftwaffe Oberleutnant

one depicting a Luftwaffe Oberleutnant

First class in gilt and enamels 53mm

who were responsible for all defensive measures

Issued on 8 March 1918

and CEF Commemorative Badge 1919 (in bronze gilt

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class GTRexclude one depicting a Luftwaffe Oberleutnant(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