Original German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 by Friedrich Orth of Vienna with Ribbon - EKII Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The 509th’s next operations included

The 509th’s next operations included a drop behind enemy lines to help save the beachhead during the initial invasion of Italy (OPERATION AVALANCHE) and were later utilized and elite mountain infantry in the Italian mountains

Du Kouif on March 7

The reverse of the buckle has the brazed buckle catch

-1b and -1c were relegated to training or second-line duties

The faux leather sweatband is intact by dry and has some damage and cracking

Original German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 by Friedrich Orth of Vienna with Ribbon - EKII Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The 509th’s next operations includedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1939) with its original rayon red, black, and white ribbon. The award itself is maker marked with marked with Prsidialkanzlei des Fhrers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 15 on the hanger ring, which represents maker Friedrich Orth of Wien (Vienna), Austria. The cross itself is a very fine example with