Original German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 Field Upgraded to Knight's Cross with Original Ribbon & Neck Strap - Ritterkreuz Martini-Henry Rifle In the aftermath of World

In the aftermath of World War II military recruitment shifted significantly

despite the ever-present threat posed by German submarines

Guard dimensions: 5 3/4" width x 5” length

and a bit of light pitting over much of the barrel top

and are made from the best material

Original German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 Field Upgraded to Knight's Cross with Original Ribbon & Neck Strap - Ritterkreuz Martini-Henry Rifle In the aftermath of WorldOriginal Items: Only One Available. The German WWII 'Knights Cross' is one of the most iconic awards, seen in many pictures and movies around the necks of recipients. Most well decorated command officers were not really considered notable until they had been received one for a successful campaign during WWII. As such, they would want to receive the award as soon as possible, and in some cases they were given a "Field Upgraded" version as a place