Germany, Third Reich. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by the Disputed Maker “138” Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic a long spear in her

a long spear in her right hand and a shield at her right side

Two integral rope rings set into the upper third of the shaft retain rings for the accommodation of a hanger

both unmarked and measuring 37 mm (w) x 100 mm (l)

Patrol Leader of the Armed Gendarmerie Badge - in die stamped silvered bronze

Signature on Post War Photo: Fritz Kercher

Germany, Third Reich. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by the Disputed Maker “138” Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic a long spear in herA fine example of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by the disputed maker 138. (Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse) Reinstituted September 1st, 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver on a fixed loop and ring for suspension, 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