Germany. An Absolutely Mint and Unissued Iron Cross 1939 Second Class with Boutonniere
An example of a third reich period manufacture “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 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 43.95 mm (w) x 44.10 mm (h); weighing 21.1 grams; with its period original boutonniere consisting of a ribbon sewn to a black bakelite button; with light oxidation on the upper arm of the cross; in overall near extremely fine condition.

