Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer United Republic of measures 23 mm (w) x

measures 23 mm (w) x 53 mm (h)

but most likely FLL

the hinge and catch remaining intact

He shot at approaching German soldiers from his crash site

The interior of the cap is lined in champagne-coloured satin that is firmly stitched in place using grey twill

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Klein & Quenzer United Republic of measures 23 mm (w) x(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the suspension loop