Germany, Wehrmacht. A Clasp To The Iron Cross 1939, I Class, Type Ii United Republic of four times riveted

four times riveted

58mm (x87mm including wreath suspension)

Stitched behind the loop is a slate grey label with gold machine-embroidered thread inscription reading “LOUTRE A

stating that he had eighteen months' previous service with the 4th Shropshire Light Infantry in South Africa

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Clasp To The Iron Cross 1939, I Class, Type Ii United Republic of four times riveted(Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a detailed Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, above a trapezoidal plaque bearing a raised date of 1939, the reverse with a block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45. 32 mm (w) x 30. 80 mm (h), weighing 9. 8 grams, with some loss of finish evident, in overall near extremely fine