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 a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution 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 Graveur-, Gold-, und Silberschmiedinnungen Hanau, measuring 44.38 mm (w) x 47.68 mm (h), weighing 19.2 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of blue-grey paper stock, the exterior bearing an inscription of “EISERNES KREUZ 2. KLASSE 1939”, maker marked “ARBEITSGEMEINSCHAFT DER GRAVEUR-, GOLD-, UND SILBERSCHMIED-INNUNGEN HANAU”, measuring 102 mm (w) x 128 mm (h), some oxidation is evident to the core of the cross and the package displays material fatigue, in overall very fine condition.

