Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class
An example of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with its period original ribbon; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbering on the lower arm; measuring 43.83 mm (w) x 44.31 mm; weighing 17.5 grams; with light traces of corrosion on the frame of the core; in overall near very fine condition. (C: 162)

