Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class by S. Jablonski & Co.

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the suspension loop marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “128” for maker S. Jablonski & Co., Posen, measuring 44.51 mm (w) x 48.89 mm (h), weighing 18.6 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation package, constructed of tan-coloured paper stock, the exterior with an inscription of “EISERNES KREUZ II. KLASSE 1939”, measuring 62 mm (w) x 92 mm (h), in overall near extremely fine condition.