Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross, II Class, Schinkel Version
(Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse). Instituted on 1.9.1939. (Issued 1939-1945). A Cross Pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver border, the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm, the reverse plain with an initial institution date of “1813” on the lower arm, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 42.68 mm (w) x 48.47 mm (h) (inclusive of suspension), weighing 18.5 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

