Germany, Third Reich. A 1939 Iron Cross, Ii Class Newly Listed constructed of silvered bronze with

constructed of silvered bronze with red and black enamels

Solingen: Measuring 390 mm in length with the scabbard on

While participating in preparation exercises for Operation Torch in the latter half of 1942

attractive dark patina on the frame of the cross

The Order is currently awarded

Germany, Third Reich. A 1939 Iron Cross, Ii Class Newly Listed constructed of silvered bronze with(1939 Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver border, the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm, the reverse with an initial institution date of 1813 on the lower arm, unmarked, measuring 44. 14 mm (w) x 43. 99 mm (h), weighing 18. 2 grams, on loop for suspension from its period