An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Auction Archive Battle of Huertgen Forest and

Battle of Huertgen Forest and other tough battles throughout central Europe

a cluster of seven poppies below and inscribed "PILGRIMAGE - PELERINAGE" above

by Parliament in 1866 and papal charter in 1889

34 mm x 48 mm

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Auction Archive Battle of Huertgen Forest andA well preserved Iron Cross 1939 Second Class with very attractive dark patina; silver frame and a blackened magnetic iron core; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with period original mint ribbon; measuring 44. 25 mm x 44. 01 mm; weighing 20. 4 grams; very well aged with dark patina, and with the paint well preserved; extremely fine condition.