A Clasp To The Iron Cross Second Class 1939; First Version certificate_of_authenticity Captain Gibbons' fight to obtain

Captain Gibbons' fight to obtain reinstatement to active duty was aided by former President Theodore Roosevelt

EM-NCOs version eagle

In bronze with red painted cross

There are loose threads in place above the left pocket

crazing in the white enamels on the shield

A Clasp To The Iron Cross Second Class 1939; First Version certificate_of_authenticity Captain Gibbons' fight to obtainEarly fine quality in silvered tombac, scalloped bottom arm, 29. 65mm x 30. 55mm, with four prongs on reverse, on original ribbon as worn, some glue residue on ribbon and clasp, uncleaned and untouched, with fine old patina; a fine qiality, worn example.