Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, by Wilhelm Deumer

(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 “3” for “Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid”; with a correct replacement 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 43.90 mm (w) x 48.58 mm (h); weighing 19.1 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.