Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of Pforzheim” printed in black gothic

Pforzheim” printed in black gothic lettering on the reverse

In late 1915

nickel plated)

Multi-piece construction oval gilded zink alloy with a silvered bronze

All four screws appear to be original to the dagger and hold the fittings in place well

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of Pforzheim” printed in black gothic(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945). 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 with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, unmarked, measuring 44. 20