2nd Class Iron Cross by 7

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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse by 7 – Paul Meybauer of Berlin. Instituted September 1, 1939, the Iron Cross 2nd Class was awarded for an act of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core (Core Type B) 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 pattée 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 that same black base with a raised “1813” to the lower arm and has that same ribbed and flat outlying border. To the top a soldered-on loop and ring marked: “7”, which holds 6 inches of red white and black rayon ribbon. Age wear and patina throughout. The cross measures 1 3/4 inches wide and tall.