Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class by Wächtler & Lange
(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Instituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945). 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 “1831”, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “100” for Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 44.04 mm (w) x 49.52 mm (h), weighing 19.2 grams, accomapnied by its period original package of issue, constructed of light grey paper stock, the exterior with a black ink inscription of “EISERNES KREUZ 2. KLASSE 1939”, unmarked, measuring 102 mm (w) x 130 mm (h), some loss of paint and silver finish evident to the cross, with age-appropriate material fatigue of the isse package, in overall better than very fine condition.

