German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 w/Ribbon by Klein & Quenzer

German WWII Iron Cross 2ndClass 1939 w/Ribbon by Klein & Quenzer-This is a near excellent example of the iconic Iron Cross. The black iron core is excellent. The silver frame is nicely toned. There is a good portion of original ribbon, that is clean and vibrant. This is marked on the ring with '65' for the maker Klein & Quenzer of Idar-Oberstein. This is truly excellent! $250History: 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.