Germany, Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross, II Class, Alternative 1957 Version
(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse, 1957 Version). A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border, the obverse with a raised central oak branch consisting of three leaves, with the re-institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm, the reverse dated 1813 on the six o’clock arm, measuring 4417 mm (w) x 44.13 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in overall better than extremely fine condition

