WH Iron Cross Second Class 1939 with ribbon

Original Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse) complete with its correct wartime ribbon. The Iron Cross was one of the most iconic German military decorations and was awarded for acts of bravery in combat or outstanding leadership on the battlefield during the Second World War. This example shows the classic three-piece construction consisting of a magnetic iron core with a silvered frame. The obverse features the swastika in the center with the date 1939, signifying the reintroduction of the award by Germany at the start of WWII. The medal is accompanied by the original ribbon in the traditional black, white, and red colors, representing the national colors of Germany during the period. Recipients typically wore the ribbon through the second buttonhole of the tunic after the award ceremony.