Germany, Wehrmacht. An Iron Cross, II Class, by J. E. Hammer & Söhne

(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 “55” for “J.E. Hammer & Söhne, Geringswalde,” with the 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 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), and in overall very fine condition.