Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Hannau
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 - marked “24” for “Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Hannauer Plakettenhersteller”; with its mint and unissued 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 44.87 mm (w) x 44.53 mm (h); weighing 19.8 grams; moderate chipping to the black finish of the core on the obverse and reverse; in overall near very fine condition.

