Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Archive marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M5/289" (Heinr

Former RAF officer Don Bennett

a silver bullion and velvet violet crown

The beret is well marked with the British broad arrow

but typical cross and case by maker Godet

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Archive marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; accompanied by a shortened 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. 82 mm (w) x 43. 80 mm (h); weighing 17. 4