Germany. An 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 and unissued period original ribbon accompanied by its period original boutonniere; 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 44.04 mm (w) x 44.08 mm (h); weighing 18.9 grams; the paint of the core having started to chip on the obverse and reverse; in overall better than very fine condition.

