Germany. A Clasp Of The Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; 2Nd Type Auction black wool forming the base

black wool forming the base behind the inscription "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" (French for "Shame on Him Who Thinks this Evil") of the garter surrounding the shield

Signature on Post War Photo: Karl Auer

red wool backer - with a maker’s tag reading “J

participating in naval battles or naval operations during the Second World War

Germany. A Clasp Of The Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; 2Nd Type Auction black wool forming the baseA Clasp to the Iron Cross 1939 Second Class 2nd Type (Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 1939, Klasse 2. Typ); in silvered tombac, with attractive patina on the obverse from age; all prongs fully preserved on the reverse; an unmarked example; measuring 30. 7mm x 31. 0mm; very good silver finish, slightly worn example, in very fine condition.