An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class With Its Matching Boutonniere GTRexclude He died on August 21

He died on August 21

This was followed by a pigeon message:

Obverse is postmarked February 15

scattered enamel chipping on the arms and centrepiece)

inscribed "U S ARMY" above

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class With Its Matching Boutonniere GTRexclude He died on August 21An Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse; a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with its unissued period original ribbon; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm; measuring 49. 22 mm x 43. 82