Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, 1957 Version Auction Archive including the commanding officer

including the commanding officer

and gilt is over 95% present on the fittings

marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M9/148” along with maker “E

Die-stamped bronze gilt with black enamels

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, 1957 Version Auction Archive including the commanding officer(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue; post 1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed and silvered frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse six oclock arm with an initial institution date of