Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, 1957 Version Archive badge retains most of the

badge retains most of the original finish

the obverse with a pebbled field

especially considering how thoroughly filled in it is

which was the last battery that fired a shot in that battle

gold star and two bronze stars on its original ribbon

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, 1957 Version Archive badge retains most of the(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Constructed of iron and nickel silver, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed and silvered frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, unmarked, measuring 44. 00 mm (w) x 47. 75 mm (h),