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

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). 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 44.09 mm (w) x 49.12 mm (h), weighing 19.2 grams, accompanied by a mis-matched package of issue, constructed of blue-grey paper stock, the exterior bearing an inscription of “EISERNES KREUZ 2. KLASSE 1939”, measuring 104 mm (w) x 132 mm (h), including its period original wax paper liner, an exceptionally well-preserved example in near mint condition.