Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Hold stamped in black ink "1901"

stamped in black ink "1901" with light wear and spotting on the bottom

all prongs intact on the three bronze insignia

Since then we have had quiet lines with only casual daily shell fire

hallmark “900” and crown

obverse illustrating a standing Canadian soldier with a rifle firmly planted in his left hand

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Hold stamped in black ink "1901"(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, the suspension loop