Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EK2). Maker marked by 'Steinhauer & Lück'

The cross fitted with a good long length of riband

Maker Marked: The suspension loop maker marked with the Präsidialkanzlei number code '4' for maker Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid, Germany

Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w)

Riband: 31mm (w)

Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres within beaded 'German Silver' frame

Weight: Approximately 19g

Important: More than 30 x company's were authorised to manufacture Iron Crosses during the Second World War, however all produced their medals from 'Master Dies' provided by just one company 'Steinhauer & Luck', whose chief engraver, Emil Escher, had been responsible for the design of the 1939 Iron Cross

Condition: About GVF

Code: 25429