Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Olympic Games Decoration, II Class, by Godet Auction 2) An Iron Merit Cross

2) An Iron Merit Cross (Eisernes Verdienstkreuz)

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7th Armored Division when he was in action during the Battle of St

brass support plate secured in place via a vertical pin connected to two smaller lugs on the badge

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Olympic Games Decoration, II Class, by Godet Auction 2) An Iron Merit Cross(Olympia Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Instituted 4 February 1936. (1936 1937 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a gilded and ribbed five pointed star, in turn overlaid by a white enameled five pointed star, bearing raised and white enameled Olympic rings, topped by a white enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with feathering and details highlighted in gilt, topped by an integral