Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class and Boutonniere

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a mint but slightly shortened 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 43.54 mm (w) x 43.73 mm (h); weighing 19.7 grams; lightly discoloured frame from age; the matching boutonniere consisting of a bow-tied ribbon attached to a black bakelite button; in overall near extremely fine condition.