Original WWII German Iron Cross 2nd class – Maker 100 'Wächtler & Lange'

This Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse), marked with maker code '100' for Wächtler & Lange, dates from the Second World War.The cross features an iron core with a silver-plated frame and displays the year 1939 on the obverse and 1813 on the reverse, referring to the decoration's historic institution. The red-white-black ribbon is still present, and the suspension ring clearly shows the maker's mark 100.The Iron Cross 2nd Class was awarded for acts of bravery or for notable merit in frontline service, and could be bestowed upon military personnel of all ranks within the German armed forces.A noteworthy example for specialised collectors of Iron Cross awards and German military decorations from the Second World War.Article number: 17194