Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, 1957 Version
(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Constructed of iron and nickel silver, on loop for suspension from its period original tri-fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed and 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”, unmarked, measuring 44.00 mm (w) x 47.75 mm (h), weighing 17.3 grams, in extremely fine condition.

