Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, Alternative 1957 Version Buy Now but this time it would

but this time it would prove to be of a more serious nature

The cotton pocket on the right side is stamped in black ink with the maker mark "THE MILLER MFG

the reverse plain with a vertical tapered pin

The family later immigrated Canada

ball finials on the tips of the star points

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, Alternative 1957 Version Buy Now but this time it would(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; suspended from a loop for suspension and a period correct ribbon; measuring 44. 30 mm (w) x 44. 05 mm (h);