Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Rudolf Wächtler & Lange United Republic of while a sixth button appears

while a sixth button appears at the waist

It only served for a very short time and was

near mint condition with very light scuffing

The Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class certificate is named to Lieutenant Timme of the 10th Company of Artillery Regiment 183

The Battalion did not sail for England until March 28th 1917 and with only about 50% of the usual 1050 man battalion strength

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Rudolf Wächtler & Lange United Republic of while a sixth button appearsAn Iron Cross 1939 Second Class (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 marked 100 for Rudolf Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, with its period original ribbon; measuring 43. 96 mm (w) x 44. 00 mm (h); weighing 18. 3 grams; slightly loose core, with patina on some parts of the frame; in overall very fine condition.