GERMAN 1939 CLASP TO THE 1914 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH RIBBON TYPE 2 ORIGINAL

In 1939 they introduced the 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross (Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz).

Nicely detailed, second pattern, die struck alloy construction award with a polished nickel/silver plated finish.

The award is in the form of a national eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an oak-leaf wreath which encompasses a canted swastika above a horizontal, trapezoidal, date bar with diagonally angled ends, and embossed institution date, “1939”.

The 1939 clasp is still attached to the ribbon of the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 and 3 of its original four, horizontal, soldered attachment prongs are intact . Excellent condition.

If the recipient of the 1939 Iron Cross has been decorated with one or both classes of the Iron cross of World War I, he will then receive a silver clasp showing the National Eagle with the year 1939. The clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd class will be worn attached to a ribbon in the button hole.