Germany. 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; with its mint and unissued 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 42.74 mm (w) x 43.72 mm (h); weighing 14.7 grams; in overall virtually mint condition.