Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Flags & Signs some claim that 97% of

some claim that 97% of Japanese deaths in this campaign were from non-combat causes

Metal work has some original bluing evident under the action

This example is a very interesting war Axe known as a "SHOKA" (English to Swahili Meaning of axe) from the Central South Western part of Africa we now know a Swaziland

This was a new design which used a monolithic ceramic (one piece) which was molded to match torso contours

Completely authentic to the WWII Period

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Flags & Signs some claim that 97% ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Iron Cross decoration was revived several times for later conflicts. The bulk of the issues are divided into 1st and 2nd class versions, but a rare and superior 'Grand Cross' was also awarded for successful field commanders. During WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was