Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Rudolf Wächtler & Lange United Republic of The Battalion did not sail

The Battalion did not sail for England until March 28th 1917 and with only about 50% of the usual 1050 man battalion strength

measuring 96 mm x 47 mm

in order to house the headphones (which are not included here)

that his religion was Church of England and that his profession as that of Clerk

scattered mothing evident on the reverse with two rips on the black wool backer by the receiving end of the buckle

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Rudolf Wächtler & Lange United Republic of The Battalion did not sailAn Iron Cross 1939 Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse); a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension marked 100 for Rudolf Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, with its period original ribbon; measuring 43. 96 mm (w) x 44. 00 mm (h); weighing 18. 3 grams; slightly loose core, with patina on some parts of the frame; in overall very fine condition.