2nd Class Iron Cross with Packet

German WWII > Awards and Medals > Iron Cross Series > 2nd Class Iron Cross

Here's a wonderful, complete 2nd Class Iron Cross and packet ! It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of an iron metal base that has been black enamel painted. The two piece frame is constructed out of a nickel silver base that has been silver washed and polished. A final protectant lacquer was applied over the entire award. The obverse features; a pattee style cross that has a centrally placed embossed mobile swastika and "1939" to the lower arm, which is all on a black base and surrounded by a silvered ribbed/beaded row and a flat outlying border. The reverse features a raised "1813" to the lower arm and has that same ribbed and flat outlying border. The cross has lots of frosting. The paint is in superb condition with minor wear to the high areas. 99%+ intact! To the top of the cross is a half-moon plate which allows for easier soldering to the top loop and ring that is unmarked. The award comes with 11 ¼ inches of the correct red, white and black rayon ribbon, which has some minor soil. All of this comes housed in its matching blue 4 X 5 inch packet. The packet reads "Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939". So these unmarked packets are questioned as to if they are post-war. Regardless i'm including it for free, it looks good for display, not a believer toss it out.