Germany, Wehrmacht. A Clasp To The 1939 Iron Cross, I Class, Type I GTRexclude behind the rear venting and

behind the rear venting and around the armpits

measuring 120 mm (h) x 260 mm (l) 36 mm (h)

with pleasing look of old brass

A Gordon Bennett intercontinental balloon race medallion

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”) above a crossed sword and laurel branch

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Clasp To The 1939 Iron Cross, I Class, Type I GTRexclude behind the rear venting and(Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz). Constructed of tombak, presenting as a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika above a scalloped shield bearing reinstitution date of 1939, with a screwback appartus, unmarked, weighing 17. 1 g, measuring 45. 40 mm (w) x 31. 32 mm (h), in very fine condition.