Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer Auction Archive two independent squadrons of horse

two independent squadrons of horse in Kamloops and Vernon in 1908

each insignia with one silver sequin

badge retains most of the bronze finish

surface shows small scratches and the leather strap is well worn

within a ribbed border bearing a raised inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer Auction Archive two independent squadrons of horse(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). 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, the suspension loop