Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross, Ii Class With Case, By Steinhauer & Luck United Republic of Niemann’s catalogue #3

Niemann’s catalogue #3

the reverse inscribed “FÜR TREWUE DIENSTE” (German - For Loyal Services)

India to Kunming

as a Sergeant Major (377)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross, Ii Class With Case, By Steinhauer & Luck United Republic of Niemann’s catalogue #3(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of 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, marked 4 on suspension ring (indicating Steinhauer & Luck, Ludenscheld), measuring 44. 57 mm (w) x48. 51 mm (h), weighing 18. 9