Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Jakob Bengel Hold Prague Clasp on the ribbon)

Prague Clasp on the ribbon)

German Eagle Order with Swords Award Document ("Die Deutsche Verdienstmedaille Mit Schwertern"

stamped nickel-silver

Gold die-stamped sabres peirced into centre

this cross was given by the recipient to the well-known and highly regarded collector

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Jakob Bengel Hold Prague Clasp on the ribbon)An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse; a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension marked 44 for Jakob Bengel, Idar an der Oberdonau; with a period original ribbon with sewn ends attached to the loop; measuring 44. 13 mm (w) x 44. 23 mm (h); weighing 18. 1 grams; in overall near very fine condition.