Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class

(1939 Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). A Cross Pattée of multi-piece construction, consisting of a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver border, the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm, the reverse with an initial institution date of “1813” on the lower arm, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, with its period original pocket of issue, constructed of blue paper stock with inscription of “Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse 1939” in black ink, unmarked, measuring 44.26 mm (w) x 48.17 mm (h), weighing 17.4 grams, in near mint condition.