An Iron Cross Second Class 1939 By J.e. Hammer & Söhne Hold WWII Pacific Coast Militia Rangers

WWII Pacific Coast Militia Rangers Cap Badge - Blackened bronze

although the later higher ranked Swords and Diamonds grades to the Knight's Cross had already been awarded in June and July 1941

scattered chipping in the black enamels

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 61st Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" on February 21

a week shy of his 28th birthday

An Iron Cross Second Class 1939 By J.e. Hammer & Söhne Hold WWII Pacific Coast Militia RangersIron core with magnetic center; marked 55, standing for J. E. Hammer & Shne, Geringswalde on ring; on original ribbon; patina on the frame; slight paint chipping and lightly soiled; near very fine condition.