Germany, Third Reich. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by the Disputed Maker “138” Republic of in addition to the "6"

in addition to the "6" position being totally obscured

measuring 50 mm (w) x 75 mm (l)

It was during the subsequent fight that the "Red Baron" was fatally shot down

"ONB" below the fasces and engraver marked "F

GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse

Germany, Third Reich. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by the Disputed Maker “138” Republic of in addition to the "6"A fine example of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by the disputed maker 138. (Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse) Reinstituted September 1st, 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver on a fixed loop and ring for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm