Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by Rudolf Wächtler & Lange of Mittweida
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 “100” for “Rudolf Wächtler & Lange of Mittweida” ; 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 44.04 mm (w) x 44.10 mm (h); weighing 19.6 grams; depicting some wear on the frame of the cross, with the core nearly untouched; weighing 19.6 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.

