Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by Jakob Bengel Hold the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE” (“FOR BRAVERY AND LOYALTY”) inside of a laurel wreath

A portepee is tied through the loops

It was re-designated 20th Halton Battalion of Rifles in January 1872

Silver laurel wreath wrapped around a golden medallion topped by a silver gilt imperial eagle

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by Jakob Bengel Hold the reverse with an inscription(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