An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class in its Packet of Issue
An “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse”; silver cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened brass core (non-magnetic) within a silver ribbed border; on loop for suspension - marked “900” for silver content; with its period original ribbon; 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 43.21 mm x 43.39 mm; weighing 16.5 grams. Accompanied by its packet of issue; with “Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939” printed in black gothic lettering on the obverse; measuring 132 mm x 102mm; in overall extremely fine condition. (C:186)

