Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Centenary Example GTRexclude A third reich period KDF

A third reich period KDF (Kraft durch Freude/Strength through Joy) Region Hessen-Nassau badge

spotting evident on the white enamels on the centrepiece but all enamels remain intact

and for service towards peaceful cooperation between nations

partly due to Marshal Mannerheim having issued an order that wounded soldiers were to be awarded for their sacrifice

Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Centenary Example GTRexclude A third reich period KDF(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse, Museumsstck). 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 plain, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials FW topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 42. 34 mm (w) x 47. 10 mm