Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, By Klein & Quenzer A.g. In Its Packet Of Issue Auction Archive On May 28 he was

On May 28 he was awarded the Austrian Merit Cross (Österreichisches Ehren-Verdienstkreuz am Band der Tapferkeitsmedaille)

taking Valentine Helen Urich (nee Brown) as his wife on April 14

its original colour evident at the pommel end under the portepee cord

perfect example by the maker "Steinhauer & L

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Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, By Klein & Quenzer A.g. In Its Packet Of Issue Auction Archive On May 28 he was(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; with its mint and 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 44. 24 mm (w) x 44.