Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class, Non-Magnetic Lug Variant, by C.E. Juncker

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of zink and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original early issue ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened zink alloy 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 six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by C.E. Juncker, Berlin, measuring 43.71 mm (w) x 48.76 mm (h), weighing 17.4 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish to the core and a consistent patina throughout the frame, in very fine condition.