Eisernes Kreuz II Klasse

[dramos]

Hello all,

I am posting a couple medals for a friend. Her grandfather was a paratrooper with the 101st airborne division. He landed on D-Day and was taken prisoner by the Germans two days after landing. He escaped from the camp and joined other U.S. fighting forces. He or his brother picked these up during their time in Europe. Being that this is coming direct from the families I do not really have doubts about authenticy, but never bad to get a second opinion. The ring is marked 27.

[Woolgar]

Looks like a nice Schenkl A shame the pics wont enlarge

I have a couple of these, such a nice maker. Compare with your example

Nick

[Adam M]

Interesting story, A nice cross IMO by Anton Schenkl's Nachf, Wien.

[dramos]

Thanks for the comments gents! much appreciated! . I will try to get better pictures that will enlarge when I am back from work.