Germany. A Mint Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by C. E Juncker of Berlin
A fine example of 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 “4” for “C. E Juncker of Berlin”; with its mint and unissed 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 44.36 mm (w) x 43.96 mm (h); weighing 19.6 grams; a very light paint chip on the bottom left arm of the swastika, and with light patina on the cross; in overall mint and unissued condition.

