Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, By Klein & Quenzer A.g. In Its Packet Of Issue Auction Archive its original colour evident at

its original colour evident at the pommel end under the portepee cord

Seidel was promoted to the rank of General der Flieger (General of the Air)

After almost three years with Iron Duke

perfect example by the maker "Steinhauer & L

On May 28 he was awarded the Austrian Merit Cross (Österreichisches Ehren-Verdienstkreuz am Band der Tapferkeitsmedaille)

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, By Klein & Quenzer A.g. In Its Packet Of Issue Auction Archive its original colour evident at(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension; with its mint and unissued period original ribbon; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm; measuring 44. 24 mm (w) x 44.