Description
The cross is complete with flat pin, catch and it’s in good condition. The front of the cross has the Swastika and the date “1939″. The reverse of the cross exhibits a great patina with loads of darkness to the frame that adds to the beauty of the cross. With Maker mark ( L-59) Alois Rettenmeyer.
This cross belonged to Lt. Anhorn of the Grenadierersatzbattallion 460 (2ND Lieutenant of the German Wehrmacht/Oberleutnant).
its says this in his photo album
Stated in German:
Zur Grinnerung an diefen Kampf und Sieg
Herrn Lt. Anhorn/Gren. Ers. Btl.460
Uberreicht
Ulm/Donau den 25.April. 1944
Translated to English:
As a reminder of the struggle and victory
Mr. Lt. Anhorn / Gren. Ers. Btl. 460
handed over
Ulm / Danube April 25th. 1944
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