Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, on Parade Mount Republic of In early 1942 Ohlrogge flew

In early 1942 Ohlrogge flew bombing missions in the Mediterranean theater

A functional spring catch within the throat firmly holds the bayonet in place during storage

The photo is dated on the reverse to March 28

and include running marks and surface oxidation throughout the blade

The top of the pendant bears a loop with a “V” shaped bale attached

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, on Parade Mount Republic of In early 1942 Ohlrogge flew(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse an Einzelspange). Reinstated 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a single parade mount with a magnetic metal core, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the