Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage a new decoration was required

a new decoration was required in earnest

with an overall length of 40" in its original leather scabbard

The last 5 inches of the longer portion has broken off

From 5 December 1941 to 22 January 1942

and the brass fittings do have some oxidation

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage a new decoration was requiredOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Iron Cross decoration was revived several times for later conflicts. The bulk of the issues are divided into 1st and 2nd class versions, but a rare and superior 'Grand Cross' was also awarded for successful field commanders. During WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was