Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class
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 (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 44.31 mm (w) x 44.30 mm (h); weighing 20.1 grams; with attractive old patina on the frame of the cross, with the paint finish on the core nearly untouched; in overall extremely fine condition.

