Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class Auction this badge is attributed to

this badge is attributed to Berlin maker C

Accompanied by a case

with minor loss of blue enamels

500 volunteers only 500 men were accepted to go forward to parachute training

utilizing a number of light antitank assault weapons

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class Auction this badge is attributed to(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). A Cross Patte of multi piece construction, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver border, the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm, the reverse with an initial institution date of 1813 on the lower arm,