An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By J.e Hammer & Söhne In Its Original Packet Of Issue Auction Archive Two-level black and red horsehair

Two-level black and red horsehair plume with restraining ring protruding from a blackened bronze ball and multi-rayed base

The hard shelled case is unmarked on the exterior

from active use

two different versions

there had been many different shades of Feldgrau

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By J.e Hammer & Söhne In Its Original Packet Of Issue Auction Archive Two-level black and red horsehairAn Iron cross 1939 Second Class with attractive patina; silver frame with a matte black eggshell painted magnetic core; on loop for suspension (marked 55 for J. E. Hammer & Shne, Geringswalde); with its mint and unissued period original ribbon; measuring 44. 20 mm x 44. 11 mm; weighing 16. 9 grams; attractive patina from age and without significant marks on the paint. Accompanied by its original packet of issue; embossed with Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse