Germany, Heer. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, with Custom Case and Recipient Photo Archive reverting to the rank of

reverting to the rank of Corporal and remained in action until he returned to Canada in December 1944

marked with the "84" standard mark beside the St

with a protruding hand emanating from the side

to confirm his identity and his service as being legitimate

1925 manufacture)

Germany, Heer. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, with Custom Case and Recipient Photo Archive reverting to the rank of(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse mit Etui und Foto). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, 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 sic oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, unmarked, measuring 44. 10 mm (w) x 47. 60 mm (h), weighing