Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross I Class, Type II with Case, by an Unknown Maker

(Wiederholungsspange 1939 zum Eisernen Kreuz I. Klasse 1914 mit Etui). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1940-1945 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a Wehrmacht eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika, situated above a trapezoidal plaque bearing a raised date of “1939” on a pebbled background, the reverse with a block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by a widely-documented but unknown manufacturer, measuring 45.26 mm (w) x 30.76 mm (h), weighing 9.7 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a silvered depiction of the award, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and slotted black velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), the clasp demonstrates evidence of cleaning with minor material fatigue visible to the case, in near extremely fine condition.