Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, 1957 Reissue
(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and neusilber, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed neusilber 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”, unmarked, measuring 44.09 mm (w) x 48.74 mm (h), on loop for suspension from a magnetic metal backplate with a period original ribbon, in extremely fine condition.

