Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By S. Jablonski certificate_of_authenticity the reverse features the text

the reverse features the text WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42) featuring a crossed sword and branch below the text

Owing to the very fine qualities of leadership shown

silver gilt and enamels

with an interlocking rose & olive leaf floral pattern below and inscribed "GEORGE V" and "MARY" on the two ribbon banners

dated April 21

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By S. Jablonski certificate_of_authenticity the reverse features the text(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