Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Core certificate_of_authenticity settling on the West Coast

settling on the West Coast

In patinated/darkened tombac

presents very mild fraying

with the reinstitution date “1870” in raised numbering on the lower arm

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross II Class Core certificate_of_authenticity settling on the West Coast(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse Herzstck). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, consisting of a Cross Patte, 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, unmarked, measuring 38. 30 mm (w) x 38. 28 mm (h), weighing 10. 5 grams, oxidation and loss of finish evident, in overall very