Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by Großmann & Co. United Republic of the obverse centre presenting the

the obverse centre presenting the left-facing bust of Friedrich Wilhelm III

the exterior lid with a gold embossed inscription of “LUFTWAFFEN-FLIEGERSCHÜTZEN-ABZEICHEN” (“LUFTWAFFE AIR GUNNER BADGE”)

accompanied by blue envelope

flanked by a fasces and swastika

in turn connecting to a ribbed gilt suspension ring with three integrated oak leaves

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by Großmann & Co. United Republic of the obverse centre presenting the(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, the suspension loop