Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold measuring 33 mm (d)

measuring 33 mm (d)

on a tan open weave canvas

the diameter of the display face 29

better known as gabardine

Contained in original case of issue featuring burgundy velvet exterior with bright teal silk interior and recessed medalbed

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold measuring 33 mm (d)(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, unmarked, measuring 44. 04 mm (w) x 47. 46 mm (h), weighing 19. 8 grams, in