Germany. A Mint Private Purchase Iron Cross 1939 Second Class in its Presentation Case
An example of a very well preserved private purchase Iron Cross 1939 Second Class “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 (unmarked); with its mint 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 44.05 mm (w) x 44.07 mm (h); weighing 19.8 grams. Accompanied by its presentation case; constructed of heavy pressed paper, with a burgundy faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a lined interior lid, severed interior fabric hinge cover, with its stud for the spring release mechanism missing, but the mechanism functional on its own, and with a functional external metal hinge; measuring 70 mm (w) x 88 mm (h); very minimal loss of finish on the cross from storage, but with the paint on the core fully preserved without marks of any kind; in overall mint condition.

