Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, Lug Variant, by Wächtler & Lange visually-hidden Jena” and “DRGM 35269”

Jena” and “DRGM 35269”

exhibiting scattered surface wear and scratches in the black paint from active use

with light wear to the core

The plain black celluloid grip shows minor surface wear and no cracks or chipping

Instituted in 1911

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, Lug Variant, by Wächtler & Lange visually-hidden Jena” and “DRGM 35269”(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, 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, the suspension loop