Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold with the handwritten inscription in

with the handwritten inscription in pencil VERSENKT (SUNK)

In multi-coloured silk with Georgian flag colours embroidered onto the fabric

the obverse centre presenting the Good Samaritan within a beaded border

An Italian Fascist Medal for Meritorious Service - in silvered zinc

This contradictory nature was revealed when the prisoners were questioned later

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold with the handwritten inscription in(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, 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