Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross, Ii Class With Case, By Steinhauer & Luck Auction with this event now known

with this event now known as the “Altmark Incident”

original ribbon wrapped around a 36

Medal bar with black wool backing with traditional clasp and hooks for award suspension

the front cover exhibiting wear along the edges on the right side

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross, Ii Class With Case, By Steinhauer & Luck Auction with this event now known(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of 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, marked 4 on suspension ring (indicating Steinhauer & Luck, Ludenscheld), measuring 44. 57 mm (w) x48. 51 mm (h), weighing 18. 9