A Mint Ribbon for an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class in its Original Packet of Issue by Karl Knoblauch

An absolutely mint and unissued period-original ribbon for an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; measuring 291 mm x 30 mm; with three crisp folds. Accompanied by its packet of issue; in waxed blue paper; embossed in Gothic script “Band des Eisernen kreuzes 2. Klasse 1939” in black ink; maker marked “Karl Knoblauch, Seidenbandfabrik, Berlin” on the reverse; measuring 117 mm x 75 mm; ribbon wrinkled; overall mint condition.