Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Second Class

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Instituted on 1.9.1939. (Issued 1939-1945). A Cross Pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed silver border, on loop for suspension from its period 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 initial institution date of “1813” on the lower arm, marked on loop with "65" for maker Klein & Quenzer, Idar-Oberstein, measuring 44.28 mm (w) x 48.01 mm (h) weighing 19.2 grams, in better than very fine condition, accompanied by its boutonniere miniature, constructed of multi-coloured woven ribbon on a black bakelite button, in very fine condition.