Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer Hold 2nd Battalion Canadian Infantry

2nd Battalion Canadian Infantry

measuring 68 mm (w) x 29 mm (h)

III Version 1857-1957

Type III (in silvered and gilt bronze with red enamels

the reverse with a cream backer

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer Hold 2nd Battalion Canadian Infantry(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 a reinstitution date of 1813, the suspension loop maker