Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude the division was transferred east

the division was transferred east as part of Operation Barbarossa

into which is set a SA-style German national eagle measuring 25 mm (w) x 14 mm (h)

he reverted to the Retired List

silver Marine Corps clasp on original ribbon with brooch pinback

he proceeded to London to report to Argyle House pending return to Canada

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude the division was transferred east(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