An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Scarce Austrian Maker Anton Schenkl Of Vienna Hold On 5th January 1974 following

On 5th January 1974 following a day of terrorist bomb activity

Type II (1932-1947)  German-made

He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant with the 4th Infantry Division on June 11

The watch remains functional after more than eighty years

Imperial Service Order

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Scarce Austrian Maker Anton Schenkl Of Vienna Hold On 5th January 1974 followingAn Iron Cross 1939 Second Class with dark patina; silver frame with a blacked iron core (magnetic); on loop for suspension (marked 27 for Anton Schenkls Successors, Wien); with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 44. 02 mm x 44. 00 mm; moderate contact marks on the black semi matte eggshell sheen paint with some slight loss of paint on the swastika (Hakenkreuz); overall fine condition.