An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class in its Packet of Issue by Eugen Grauss of Pforzheim
An “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension - marked “125” for “Eugen Grauss, Pforzheim”; with its mint and unused 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 44.07 mm x 44.05 mm; weighing 20.9 grams; with attractive old patina. With its packet of issue; inscribed “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse” in black gothic lettering on the obverse and “Eugen Gauss, Pforzheim” on the reverse in the same style; measuring 131 mm x 104 mm; overall near extremely fine condition.

