Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 by J.E. Hammer & Söhne with Ribbon in Packet - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Nepalese Cache Extras the rear of the action

the rear of the action has a rotating breech block

From a time when pioneers needed substantial tools that doubled as weapons for use on the battlefield building redoubts and gun emplacements

probably to his Sister

1939 as Einsatzgruppen

and barrel band are marked 12

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 by J.E. Hammer & Söhne with Ribbon in Packet - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Nepalese Cache Extras the rear of the actionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Iron Cross decoration was revived several times for later conflicts. The bulk of the issues are divided into 1st and 2nd class versions, but a rare and superior 'Grand Cross' was also awarded for successful field commanders. During WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was