Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer Archive part of the 11th Infantry

part of the 11th Infantry Division

and overlaid by a banner bearing an inscription of “MITT GOT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND” (“WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND”)

A fascinating and unique two-volume compilation of photo albums and correspondence to Leutnant Ernst Topeters

the reverse centre presents the inscription VEREINIGUNG DEUTSCHER HEBAMMEN (ASSOCIATION OF GERMAN MIDWIVES)

presenting light scuffing of the edges and age-related discolouration

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer Archive part of the 11th Infantry(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