An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By J.e Hammer & Söhne In Its Original Packet Of Issue Auction Archive two different versions

two different versions

3) A German Faithful Service medal for Forty Years’ Service

there had been many different shades of Feldgrau

The hard shelled case is unmarked on the exterior

The RSI exercised nominal sovereignty in northern and central Italy

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By J.e Hammer & Söhne In Its Original Packet Of Issue Auction Archive two different versionsAn Iron cross 1939 Second Class with attractive patina; silver frame with a matte black eggshell painted magnetic core; on loop for suspension (marked 55 for J. E. Hammer & Shne, Geringswalde); with its mint and unissued period original ribbon; measuring 44. 20 mm x 44. 11 mm; weighing 16. 9 grams; attractive patina from age and without significant marks on the paint. Accompanied by its original packet of issue; embossed with Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse