Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Republic of the replacement of a number

the replacement of a number of buttons (with all except one featuring RZM codes on the reverse)

demonstrating a tear which has been repaired on the reverse with tape in addition to some creasing and discolouration

and unpleasantly near my head

After progressing about 600 yards

inscribed "7-8-9 / A" at the left

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Republic of the replacement of a number(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 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. 16 mm