Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer Auction on a 4 mm wide

on a 4 mm wide black cord

both engines running hot - oil filters removed

the face with an oval medallion imposed centrally

The grip is an off-white color and is the celluloid-over-wood style that is tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire

The rear of the helmet has a two-pronged leather strap sewn in place: the shorter strap with a short cable and plug maker marked "BAL GES

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer Auction on a 4 mm wide(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 a reinstitution date of 1813, the suspension loop maker