Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint 1939 Iron Cross, with Case

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse mit Etui). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked, measuring 43.88 mm (w) x 47.32 mm (h), weighing 17.0 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior of the lid bearing an LDO insignia, with a depressed beige velvet medal bed, measuring 70 mm (w) x 78 mm (l) x 18 mm (h), minor material fatigue is evident to the case while the award remains in a near mint condition.