Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Case United Republic of Defence Medal (WX8316 R

Defence Medal (WX8316 R

In early 1943 his unit helped in reconquering Kharkov in the Third Battle of Kharkov

along with rust on the clip and loop on the reverse

for their courageous stand while exposed to reprisals (Decree of 1 April 1922)

(Bund Deutsche Marine-Vereine Erinnerungsabzecihen)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Case United Republic of Defence Medal (WX8316 R(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Etui). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918). 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 initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six