Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by Klein & Quenzer of Lüdenscheid
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 - marked “65” for “Klein & Quenzer, Lüdenscheid”; with its period original shortened 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 44.42 mm (w) x 44.29 mm (h); weighing 17.7 grams; with moderate corrosion on the obverse and reverse of the core; in overall fine condition.

