Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class with Package of Issue

(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 a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked, measuring 43.62 mm (w) x 47.70 mm (h), weighing 20.7 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of blue paper stock, the exterior with an inscription of “EISERNES KREUZ II. KLASSE 1939”, measuring 75 mm (w) x 98 mm (h), minor oxidation evident to the cross and extensive material fatigue apparent to the issue package, in overall better than very fine condition.