An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Schenkl With Original Packet Of Issue Auction Archive 97mm x 85mm

97mm x 85mm

The greatest lie of the war

The waters were rough and when within a few feet of the craft

and well marked on reverse

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Schenkl With Original Packet Of Issue Auction Archive 97mm x 85mmA well preserved Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; silver frame; iron core (magnetic); maker marked 27 (Schenkel, Wien Vienna) on the loop; long original ribbon; measuring 44 mm x 44 mm; very fine condition; with paint well preserved and attractive medium patina. Original packet of issue with Eisernes kreuz II. Klasse, 1939 Iron Cross II. Class, 1939 on the obverse, with maker mark Maria Schenkl, Wien on the reverse; measuring 85 mm x 61 mm; packet worn