Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of Awards for Combatants, 1957 Versions Newly Listed Footnote: This cross was instituted

Footnote: This cross was instituted by Emperor Franz II in 1814 and awarded in 1815 to all troops that participated in the wars against Napoleon in 1813-1814

Footnote: The Military Commendation Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

a rare decoration demonstrating quality of construction commensurate with jeweller production in near extremely fine condition

measuring 21 cm (w) x 10 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface

inscribed: "OFFICERS

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of Awards for Combatants, 1957 Versions Newly Listed Footnote: This cross was instituted(Wehrmacht Auszeichnungen Ausfhrung 1957). A pair of Wehrmacht service awards for combatants produced according to the regulations of 1957, including: 1. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original 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