Germany. A Mint Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, In Its Ldo Presentation Case Auction edged by dark blue “dunkelblau”

edged by dark blue “dunkelblau” Waffenfarbe piping

the LHMCI ribbon with two rusted iron posts remaining

50mm x 94 mm

with moderate to heavy chipping in the black paint of the core

significant numbers of the defenders were withdrawn by sea or escaped overland toward the west and the Japanese base around Salamaua and Lae

Germany. A Mint Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, In Its Ldo Presentation Case Auction edged by dark blue “dunkelblau”(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension; with its mint and unissued period original ribbon; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm; measuring 43. 90 mm (w) x 44.