German WWII 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class with Ribbon

Classic and highly collectible German World War II 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class (Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 2. Klasse), a distinctive wartime award created to recognize veterans of the First World War who had previously earned the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and once again distinguished themselves through military service during the Second World War.

The clasp features the recognizable national eagle positioned above the date “1939”, designed to be affixed to the original 1914 Iron Cross ribbon, visually denoting renewed qualification for the award without issuing a second full Iron Cross medal. These awards served as an important continuation of German military decoration tradition, directly linking Imperial German wartime service with the later conflict. The clasp would typically be worn mounted to a ribbon bar or displayed through the second buttonhole of a military tunic.

German WWII award insignia remain among the most sought-after categories of militaria collecting, and 1939 repeat award clasps carry particular appeal due to their direct connection to decorated veterans who served across both global conflicts.

Highlights
• German WWII 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class Clasp (Spange)
• Includes original ribbon
• Awarded to prior 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class recipients
• Distinctive eagle and “1939” design

Condition
The award displays expected age-related wear, patina, and preservation characteristics consistent with period military insignia. The ribbon shows age and handling wear consistent with long-term storage and period use.

A desirable German wartime award with strong historical significance, linking decorated service between the First and Second World Wars.

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