Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Magnetic/ Iron Core
3 Personnel Reception Centre
on its original ribbon with pinback hanger inscribed "FOR BRAVERY"
The 5th Battalion with elements of the 116th Regiment finally linked up with the beleaguered 2nd Battalion on D+3
on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch
Württemberg, Kingdom. A Wilhelms Cross For Public Welfare GTRexclude Iron Cross Second Class 1939(Wilhelmskreuz). Instituted on 13 September 1915. A bronze cross patte alise, with the imperial crown on the 12 oclock arm and the year 1915 on the 6 oclock arm, the obverse centre with the cipher of King Wilhelm II within a oak wreath, the reverse centre presents blank for public welfare, within a circular oak wreath border, measuring 44. 16 mm (w) x 44. 26 mm (h), with laterally pierced loop for ribbon suspension, and in very fine condition.