Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, 1957 Version with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse mit Etui). A high-quality 1957 version 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and a silvered bronze alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silvered frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the suspension loop maker marked with a wartime-style LDO code of “4” for Steinhauer & Lück, measuring 44.23 mm (w) x 47.64 mm (h), weighing 17.6 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior, the lid bearing a silver embossed LDO logo, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed purple velvet medal bed, opening with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, measuring 70 mm (w) x 92 mm (l) x 24 mm (h), in overall extremely fine condition.