An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class on Austrian Ribbon
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; with its period original Austrian Style 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 47.70 mm x 43.99 mm; weighing 18.5 grams; very dark patina on the frame of the cross from age; better than fine condition.

