An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class with its Matching Boutonniere
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; with its full length 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 48.27 mm x 44.01 mm; weighing 20.0 grams; the core of the cross extremely well preserved, with scattering silvering wear on the frame; accompanied by a matching mint boutonniere.

