An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by Hammer & Söhne
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 (marked 55); with its period original ribbon, with a period-attached horizontal pinback; 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 44.31 mm x 43.91 mm; weighing 19.5 grams; with dark patina on the frame from age and wear; in overall near very fine condition.

