"The Spange for the Iron Cross 2. Class" by Dietrich Maerz Auction within a ring of blue

within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt institution date of “Den 18

A silver scalloped coffee pot

however it is unknown if it is of Mexican or possible Middle Eastern origin

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the former indicating that the album belonged to a Heer NCO who saw extensive wartime service on the Eastern Front

"The Spange for the Iron Cross 2. Class" by Dietrich Maerz Auction within a ring of blueOn over 265 pages the known makers of the 2. Class Spange are presented in detail. Previously unknown connections between the early manufacturers are outlined and explained. The other chapters are about miniatures, documents, and packages. Together with the other three books The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, The Iron Cross 1. Class, and The Iron Cross 2. Class these books are the most comprehensive and detailed series about the highest military