Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Hanau
(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a restitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “25” for Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Hanauer Gold- und Silberschmiedeinnung, measuring 44.34 mm (w) x 47.25 mm (h), weighing 19.5 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish and surface oxidation to the core, in very fine condition.