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 has virtually all of the black paint still intact and cross shows a nice age patina. The cross is complete with intact medal ring, suspension ring and long medal ribbon. The silver frames has some of the original silver frosting still intact. In overall good condition with signs of age.