Original Excellent German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Ribbon - Unmarked - EKII MG 42 Ammo Storage which combined with the single

which combined with the single chevron on the left sleeve indicate the rank of Gefreiter (exempted)

Deactivated: 30 September 1921 at Camp Grant

three seriously wounded and four slightly wounded

The service flag was brand new for WWI

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Hachi Nen (18th year of reign - 1943) Aki (Autumn)

Original Excellent German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Ribbon - Unmarked - EKII MG 42 Ammo Storage which combined with the singleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent "frosty" example of a German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1939) with its original red, black, and white rayon ribbon. The cross itself is a wonderful example with crisp beading. The silvering to the frame is in great shape, still mostly bright and shiny, and the matte core paint on the iron center is fully present on both sides, showing just a bit of wear on the edges