Germany, Heer. A Clasp To The Iron Cross 2Nd Class Document, Pionier Battalion 157, 1939 GTRexclude marked "65" on pin

marked "65" on pin

die-stamped gilt metal insignia sewn in place in the centre

along with Serbian hallmarked with a woman's head with the Roman numeral "II" (900 silver) to her left and by a "B" (Belgrade) to her right within an oval on the reverse

Channel Islands also received his Memorial Cross

light wear evident on the reverse of the leather patch

Germany, Heer. A Clasp To The Iron Cross 2Nd Class Document, Pionier Battalion 157, 1939 GTRexclude marked "65" on pinThe document is named to Pionier (Sapper) Hermann Rahls of Pionier Battalion 157. It is dated to Hanau (near Frankfurt am Main) on November 29, 1939 and is signed in black ink by the commander of the 57th Infantry Division, Generalmajor Oskar Blmm (18841951), a recipient of the Knights Cross. Measuring 148x209mm, near very fine condition with light scuffing, some creasing, and one folding crease.