Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross, II Class with Case, by Steinhauer & Luck
(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of 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”, marked “4” on suspension ring (indicating Steinhauer & Luck, Ludenscheld), measuring 44.57 mm (w) x48.51 mm (h), weighing 18.9 g, accompanied by red ribbon with white and black stripes and case with pebbled black exterior with cream coloured fabric within the lid and a red medal bed, push button closure, measuring 67.08 mm (w) x 127.15 mm (h), extremely fine.

