Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold circumscribed Seinen braven Kriegern für

circumscribed Seinen braven Kriegern für unterschütterliche treue (German - To its brave warriors for unyielding loyalty)

which is constructed of painted metal alloy

inscribed "Eighth Army Italy / 27 X 43 / Thank you for your letter and the White Heather

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the obverse with a black enameled eagle in a white enamel center medallion

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold circumscribed Seinen braven Kriegern für(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