1939 and awarded for service in China at any time from the 12th through the 20th years of the Shōwa period (1937-1945)
from November 25 to December 6
fabricated from thick olive green wool
horizontal pinback with an integrated hinge and a crimped flat wire catch on the reverse
the exterior bearing an inscription of “EISERNES KREUZ 1939 2
Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of First World War Patriotic Rings consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1939 and awarded for service(Ringen). A pair of First World War patriotic rings, including: 1. A first war year ring, constructed of a metal alloy finished in a matte silver coating, the exterior bearing a central raised Iron Cross, flanked by a date of 1914, unmarked, corresponding to a size 8. 25, in extremely fine condition. 2. An Austro German alliance ring, constructed of a metal alloy finished in a matte silver coating, the exterior bearing a central Cross Patte overlaid