Original Excellent German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Ribbon - Unmarked - EKII MG 42 Ammo Storage contractor 42 stands for firm

contractor 42 stands for firm WKC Waffenfabrik GmbH

so the original inspection cartouches are worn away

The bicorne was widely worn until World War I as part of the full dress of officers of most of the world's navies

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Hachi Nen (18th year of reign - 1943) Aki (Autumn)

and as is correct the blade has never been sharpened

Original Excellent German WWII Wehrmacht Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Ribbon - Unmarked - EKII MG 42 Ammo Storage contractor 42 stands for firmOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent "frosty" example of a German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1939) with its original red, black, and white rayon ribbon. The cross itself is a wonderful example with crisp beading. The silvering to the frame is in great shape, still mostly bright and shiny, and the matte core paint on the iron center is fully present on both sides, showing just a bit of wear on the edges