German 2nd Class Iron Cross in Early Smaller Schinkel Form

This is a World War II German 2nd class Iron Cross in the early, smaller Schinkel form. The Iron Cross was reinstituted by Hitler, it having originally been a Prussian decoration. The Iron Cross was conferred for bravery in action and other meritorious military acts, and the 2nd class version hangs from a ribbon whereas the 1st class does not.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 7-3/4" in length (including ribbon) and 1-11/16" in width.

Plated brass/tombak frame with steel center, silk ribbon.

Ribbon with suspension ring.

This is from a Nazi Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-LB-NET20X11 LCFEX2/11 SCCEX2/11

8 (Excellent-): The medal has only light wear with a few minor pin holes in the ribbon.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.