Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of from June 2 to July

from June 2 to July 1866

with strong loss of gilt on both obverse and reverse

with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground

minor flecking of enamels evident

The British awarded three Victoria Crosses during this campaign

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of from June 2 to July(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