Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Core United Republic of 23 Casualty Clearing Station at

23 Casualty Clearing Station at Bruay on March 19

the obverse of the wooden handle bears a metallic NSDAP Parteiadler (Party Eagle) emblem fitted within the wood

1858 to December 31

former commander of Sicherungs-Regiment 602 in Russia

Sergeant E

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Core United Republic of 23 Casualty Clearing Station at(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse Herzstck). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, consisting of a Cross Patte, 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, unmarked, measuring 38. 30 mm (w) x 38. 28 mm (h), weighing 10. 5 grams, oxidation and loss of finish evident, in overall very