Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 by Wilhelm Deumer - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz British Helmets The heavy octagonal steel barrel

The heavy octagonal steel barrel measures 27 1/2"

all buttons and only very minor flaws and an small area of fraying on the collar

as an infantry formation

The 35th Infantry Division (Santa Fe Division) is an infantry unit in the Army National Guard

probably as the soldier bringing it back did not want to deal with the damage

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 by Wilhelm Deumer - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz British Helmets The heavy octagonal steel barrelOriginal 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