Veteran Bring Back German WWII 1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class-This is a handsome example! This medal retains approx. 90% of its black finish on its iron core. The silver frame has toned darkly which complements the color of the cross itself. This has a nice dark look. This comes with an original portion of ribbon that is in very good condition, It is very clean with bright colors. Overall, this is a handsome badge in very good condition. This badge was brought home by a US veteran. We will supply the name of this soldier to the buyer.
History: The German Iron Cross of 1939, awarded during World War II, was a reintroduction of the historic Prussian Iron Cross by Adolf Hitler at the start of the conflict, featuring a swastika in the center and a ribbon incorporating the colors of the TR regime (black, white, and red) instead of the traditional Prussian black and white stripes. This medal was essentially a way to continue the tradition of military valor recognition while aligning it with the new ideology.