Iron Cross Second Class 1939

Adolf Hitler restored the Iron Cross in 1939 as a German decoration / bravery award and continued the tradition of issuing it in various classes. The Iron Cross was awarded for bravery in battle as well as other military contributions in a battlefield environment.

This is a Iron Cross Second Class 1939. Standard issue three piece construction cross with magnetic Iron core. The black Iron core still has about 99% of the black paint still intact and the frames also has the original silver frosting intact. The cross is complete with intact medal ring, suspension ring and long medal ribbon.