Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, 1957 Reissue Hold Sterling) on the reverse of

Sterling) on the reverse of the arms and bow suspension

the belt measuring 47 mm x 865 mm

the inner two rows with fine strands of green embroidery

Jabo was the shortened word used to describe Jagdbomber (fighter bomber) and Schnellkampfgeschwader translates to fast bomber squadron

the reverse with an inscription of “SIGNUM LAUDIS” (“SIGN OF PRAISE”) inside of a laurel and oak wreath

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, 1957 Reissue Hold Sterling) on the reverse of(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and neusilber, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed neusilber frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, unmarked, measuring 44. 09 mm (w) x 48. 74 mm (h), on loop