{"product_id":"german-ww2-1939-clasp-to-the-iron-cross-ii-class","title":"German WWII 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class - L\/4 Steinhauer \u0026 Lück (Maker Marked)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"98\"\u003eThis original \u003cstrong data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"112\"\u003eGerman WWII 1939 Clasp (Spange) to the Iron Cross 2nd Class\u003c\/strong\u003e is a desirable \u003cstrong data-end=\"215\" data-start=\"191\"\u003emaker-marked example\u003c\/strong\u003e, stamped \u003cstrong data-end=\"269\" data-start=\"225\"\u003eL\/4 for Steinhauer \u0026amp; Lück of Lüdenscheid\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most recognized manufacturers of Third Reich-era awards and insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"800\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eThe clasp features the classic design of a \u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"396\"\u003espread-winged national eagle above the date “1939,”\u003c\/strong\u003e mounted to a period-correct \u003cstrong data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"480\"\u003e1914 Iron Cross ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e. This award was issued to \u003cstrong data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"533\"\u003eFirst World War veterans\u003c\/strong\u003e who earned the Iron Cross again during the Second World War, symbolizing continued service and recognition across both conflicts. Rather than receiving a second medal, recipients wore this clasp on the ribbon of their original 1914 award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1023\" data-start=\"802\"\u003eExamples retaining clear \u003cstrong data-end=\"842\" data-start=\"827\"\u003emaker marks\u003c\/strong\u003e are especially collectible, offering greater attribution and historical depth. The L\/4 mark is well-documented and adds an additional layer of desirability for advanced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eThe 1939 clasp represents one of the most unique award systems of the era, bridging two world wars through a single wearable decoration. It was typically worn \u003cstrong data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003ethrough the second buttonhole of the tunic\u003c\/strong\u003e or mounted on a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eribbon bar\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a prominent and recognizable symbol of veteran status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1362\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1437\" data-start=\"1376\" data-section-id=\"1mcegay\"\u003eDisplays honest age-related wear with a consistent patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1438\" data-section-id=\"ap1r1w\"\u003eStrong detail retained across the eagle and wreath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1493\" data-section-id=\"14iewmt\"\u003eRibbon present and well preserved for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1544\"\u003eA highly collectible and historically significant piece for those focused on Iron Cross variants, WWII awards, or maker-marked German militaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1694\"\u003e⚔️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003eWhy Shop With Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003cbr data-end=\"1761\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003e• Carefully researched and curated historical artifacts\u003cbr data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping from Austin, Texas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43290479820874,"sku":"CC#WIW1822","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/German-WWII-1939-Clasp-to-the-Iron-Cross-2nd-Class-L4-Steinhauer-Luck-Maker-Marked.jpg?v=1777381492","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/german-ww2-1939-clasp-to-the-iron-cross-ii-class","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}