Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, with Customized Case, by Wächtler & Lange

(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”, the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “100” for Wächtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 44.12 mm (w) x 49.77 mm (h), weighing 20.0 grams, accompanied by a postwar customized storage case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted white velvet medal and ribbon bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 72 mm (w) x 120 mm (l) x 25 mm (h), with minor material fatigue visible the the exterior liner of the case, in overall near extremely fine condition.