Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Berg & Nolte GTRexclude but displaying typical characteristics of

but displaying typical characteristics of Zimmermann manufacture

a hallmark and "78"

for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty

3 mm (w) x 25

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Berg & Nolte GTRexclude but displaying typical characteristics of(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, 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, the suspension loop