Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity exterior lid stamped DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

exterior lid stamped DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

constructed of a light-weight cotton/rayon-blended material

with some loss of finish evident to the core of the cross and significant material fatigue to the case

Ordenskreuz für die Schärpe)

bearing three battle clasps (Ypres

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity exterior lid stamped DISTINGUISHED SERVICE(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