Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, by Rudolf Wächtler & Lange

(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 - marked “100” for “Rudolf Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida”; with a shortened piece of 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 44.01 mm (w) x 44.08 mm (h); weighing 18.9 grams; in overall mint condition.