Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original tri-fold 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”, the suspension ring possibly maker marked with an illegible Präsidialkanzlei code, measuring 43.92 mm (w) x 48.03 mm (h), weighing 23.1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), demonstrating some oxidation and loss of finish to the core, in very fine condition.