Germany, Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross, Ii Class, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity A fine first class Silesian

A fine first class Silesian Eagle

on July 19

a Tiger's Head (37th Squadron) and a Winged Helmet (89th Reconnaissance Squadron)

Instituted on 10 May 1909 by King Carol I to celebrate the Ruby Jubilee of 40 years of his reign

Germany, Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross, Ii Class, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity A fine first class Silesian(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse, 1957 Version). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border, the obverse with a raised central oak branch consisting of three leaves, with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm, the reverse dated 1813 on the six oclock arm, measuring 4417 mm (w) x 44. 13 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in overall better