{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-iron-cross-2nd-class-1939-maker-marked-75","title":"Original WWII German Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 – Maker Marked “75”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is an original WWII German Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939) featuring a magnetic iron core with black finish and silvered frame. The medal retains strong eye appeal with a well-defined swastika and “1939” date on the obverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe suspension ring is maker marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“75”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying production by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalter \u0026amp; Henlein, Gablonz an der Neiße\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a recognized wartime manufacturer of Iron Crosses and military awards. The ring also appears to bear an EK2-style marking, as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece displays honest age and handling wear consistent with an original wartime award. The black core finish remains attractive and the silver frame retains good detail throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable original combat decoration awarded to German servicemen for acts of bravery in battle or military merit under fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal wartime construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker marked “75” on suspension ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic iron core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood black core finish remaining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight age and handling wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension ring intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo ribbon included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays very well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid original example from a desirable wartime maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43096396169293,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/C16D0947-181C-4968-BA48-D77DA9AF80B8.jpg?v=1780693190","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-iron-cross-2nd-class-1939-maker-marked-75","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}