Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Core
(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse Herzstück). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, consisting of a Cross Pattée, 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”, unmarked, measuring 38.30 mm (w) x 38.28 mm (h), weighing 10.5 grams, oxidation and loss of finish evident, in overall very fine condition.

