№122931Iron Cross II class

The third Reich. Iron cross of the 2nd class of release of 1939. All with marking of the producer:

1.  "65" - Klein & Quenzer A.G. Idar / Oberstein
2.  "85" - Julius Pltssch, Gablonz an den Neck- sold
3.  "58" - ArturJakel & Co, Gablonz an den Neck - sold

Established by Friedrich Wilhelm III on March 10, 1813 for military distinctions shown in the war for the liberation of Germany from Napoleon. The order was awarded to all categories of military personnel, regardless of rank or class. The order was awarded consistently from the lowest to the highest degree. Renewed with each new war.

Frame from "the German silver", solder. Magnetic core. Original ribbon.