Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, by Klein & Quenzer A.G. in its Packet of Issue
(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; 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 44.24 mm (w) x 44.35 mm (h); weighing 17.7 grams. Accompanied by its paper packet of issue; measuring 104 mm (w) x 128 mm (h); in overall virtually mint condition.

