Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, with Case

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse mit Etui). 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”, unmarked, measuring 43.90 mm (w) x 46.83 mm (h), weighing 17.1 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of card stock with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior with a “LDO” logo stamped on the lid, with a depressed beige felt medal bed, measuring 70 mm (w) x 80 mm (l) x 15 mm (h), with minor material fatigue evident to the case, in overall extremely fine condition.