An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class With Its Matching Boutonniere Auction latterly as a Bandsman

latterly as a Bandsman

Footnote: Frederick Ord Hamilton was born on February 15

He was discharged to commission as a Flying Officer on June 2

frayed original ribbon with brooch pinback

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class With Its Matching Boutonniere Auction latterly as a BandsmanAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse; a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a 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 43. 92 mm x 43. 88 mm; weighing 20. 3