Original German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Ribbon in Paper Packet - EKII Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly There is also a faded

There is also a faded depot marking under the lid of the holster

for a very short time

These split rings are rare and have not been available for many years

Serial #562495 indicates manufacture in 1893

brass and polished steel hat badge

Original German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Ribbon in Paper Packet - EKII Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly There is also a fadedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1939) in its original paper packet with its original red, black, and white rayon ribbon. The cross itself is a very fine example with crisp beading. The silvering to the frame is oxidized to a nice dark patina, showing it is real silver. The core paint on the iron center is also virtually all present on the front, while