Original Excellent German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Ribbon - Unmarked - EKII MG 42 Ammo Storage The bicorne was widely worn

The bicorne was widely worn until World War I as part of the full dress of officers of most of the world's navies

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Hachi Nen (18th year of reign - 1943) Aki (Autumn)

9:   “TINNING ARTILLERY AND CAVALRY BITS – The Board recommend (sic) that all new artillery and cavalry bits should be tinned

which combined with the single chevron on the left sleeve indicate the rank of Gefreiter (exempted)

The service flag was brand new for WWI

Original Excellent German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Ribbon - Unmarked - EKII MG 42 Ammo Storage The bicorne was widely wornOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent "frosty" example of a German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1939) with its original red, black, and white rayon ribbon. The cross itself is a wonderful example with crisp beading. The silvering to the frame is in great shape, still mostly bright and shiny, and the matte core paint on the iron center is fully present on both sides, showing just a bit of wear on the edges