An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Klein & Quenzer A.g. Newly Listed for the protection of Floating

for the protection of Floating Trade in Australian waters

fabricated from gold and copper bullion wire

as he was sentenced to ten days field punishment for "drunkeness" when on active service

A half-liter clay Christmas Bier Stein from the Flensburg 50th Communications Replacement Division (Flensburg 50 Nachrichten Ersatz und Ausbildungs Abteilung) Christmas Beer Stein

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An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Klein & Quenzer A.g. Newly Listed for the protection of FloatingAn Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by a desirable maker; silver frame with a blackened iron core (magnetic); on loop for suspension (very clearly marked 65 for Klein & Quenzer A. G. of Idar Oberstein); with a period original ribbon; measuring 44. 37 mm x 44. 32 mm; weighing 18. 8 grams; with appealing dark patina; near extremely fine condition.