An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by Arbeitsgemeinschaft of Hanau
An “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse”; white metal cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; on loop for suspension - clearly marked “25” for “Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Graveur Gold und Silverschiede Innungen, Hanau”; with its period original ribbon - sewn together at the ends; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbering on the lower arm; measuring 44.11 mm x 44.24 mm; weighing 19.9 grams; with light moderate chipping to the core of the cross; better than fine condition. (C:185)

