Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, Frame 2, by Hermann Aurich consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and “64” for size)

and “64” for size)

Abteilung II

that he was denouncing his Prussian citizenship and intended to become an American citizen on February 28

1st Class Cross

with some of the original bronze finish remaining on the reverse but with the majority worn off from age and wear

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, Frame 2, by Hermann Aurich consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and “64” for size)(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, the suspension loop