Original German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Replacement Ribbon - EKII Hand Select:Yes General von Xylander reported that

General von Xylander reported that the development was virtually complete

was embodied in May 1900

and has ornate brass menuki (grip decorations)

Visor is also heated to prevent icing and fogging at cold temperatures due to high altitudes

and the rear of the cross guard also has a very well executed interlocking A O monogram

Original German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Replacement Ribbon - EKII Hand Select:Yes General von Xylander reported thatOriginal Items: Very Few Available. We have just acquired a small number of these nice condition totally original WWII manufactured German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1939) awards, each with a very nice replacement rayon ribbon. They show wear from age and use, but are all still in very good display condition, and would be a prefect addition to any German WWII Medal collection. The basic design of the WWII crosses is a