A Second War Iron Cross & Eastern Front Medal Group Auction but textbook example by maker

but textbook example by maker Rudolf Karneth

showing age and use

and was suffering from shell shock

Each piece with three gilt stars above the central white enamelled star indicating the grade of 1st Class

2 cm with the scabbard on

A Second War Iron Cross & Eastern Front Medal Group Auction but textbook example by makerThis is a medal ribbon bar grouping of three ribbons, with its matching medals and awards, consisting of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; on loop for suspension; with its lightly soiled period original ribbon; measuring 44. 09 mm x 44. 15 mm; weighing 20. 4 grams; slightly loose core with attractive patina from age. A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords; in bronze; on loop for suspension (marked 80); without ribbon; measuring 47. 19 mm x 47. 92