Germany, Heer. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, with Custom Case and Recipient Photo

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse mit Etui und Foto). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse sic o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked, measuring 44.10 mm (w) x 47.60 mm (h), weighing 18.6 grams, accompanied by a period customized case, constructed of a rigid card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior with a padded white rayon lid liner and rose-pink rayon band, with a fitted maroon velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 15 mm (h), the lid strap accommodating a studio portrait of the recipient, depicted in the uniform of an Unteroffizier, with the 1939 Iron Cross II Class ribbon clearly visible, the reverse bearing a brief handwritten dedication dated “28. 4. 41.”, measuring 58 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), a superb personalized set in extremely fine condition.