Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by Fritz Zimmermann
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 “6.” for “Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart” manufacture; 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 44.18 mm (w) x 44.21 mm (h); weighing 20.0 grams; dark patina on the frame from age, with the core of the cross nearly untouched; in overall near extremely fine condition.

