About the item:
This Beautiful WW2 Iron Cross 2nd Class is a collectible piece of German military history. It is preserved in very good condition. Additionally, the medal comes with an original ribbon. This makes it a great item for collectors of WWII militaria.
Condition and Details of the Iron Cross
- Original WW2 Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz EK2)
- Very good condition with minimal wear
- No visible maker mark
- Includes original ribbon
About the Iron Cross:
The Iron Cross (German: Eisernes Kreuz, abbreviated EK) was a military award in the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire (1871–1918), and Nazi Germany (1933–1945). Its design, a black cross pattée with a white or silver border, originated from the emblem of the medieval Teutonic Order, worn by its knights since the 13th century. Beyond being a military decoration, it served as a symbol for the Prussian Army, the Imperial German Army, and the Reichswehr of the Weimar Republic, while the Wehrmacht used a variant called the Balkenkreuz (bar cross). Today, the Iron Cross serves as the emblem of the Bundeswehr, the current German armed forces.
