An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class GTRexclude First Model (1882-1903): Silver gilt

First Model (1882-1903): Silver gilt with blue and white enamels

obverse illustrating a front view of an officer

By the time the Seenotdienst (the German air-sea rescue) arrived

Accompanied by a copy of his Index Card (acknowledging his eligibility for the BWM and VM)

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class GTRexclude First Model (1882-1903): Silver giltAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm; measuring 44. 54 mm x 44.