Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Flintlock Pistols On the return the Group

On the return the Group was forced to fly extremely low beneath low clouds over the Bay of Biscay

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The scabbard on this example is leather with brass fittings

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Flintlock Pistols On the return the GroupOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Iron Cross decoration was revived several times for later conflicts. The bulk of the issues are divided into 1st and 2nd class versions, but a rare and superior 'Grand Cross' was also awarded for successful field commanders. During WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was