"The Iron Cross 2. Class" by Dietrich Maerz & Mario Alt Archive First in silver

First in silver

It is clear from its appearance that it is a very honest and true visor

hallmarked with the British lion and a leopard's head (made in London) on the suspension

the finish well preserved on the obverse

the award (bronze Zvonimir medal with oakleaves)

"The Iron Cross 2. Class" by Dietrich Maerz & Mario Alt Archive First in silverThis is the very first comprehensive book about the famous Iron Cross 2. Class of 1939. On over 600 pages the authors present all sixty two known and yet unknown makers in great detail. On the first eighty pages of the book a deep and well documented look at the distribution, award procedure, and manufacturing will give the reader never before published information. For each maker the cross or cross variations are presented in great detail allowing