A Mint Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Berg & Nolte With Its Boutonniere In Its Packet Of Issue Hold three orders on a suspension

three orders on a suspension on his left breast

with only the insignia displaying some signs of wear

reverse with the cypher of King Albert I surrounded by the inscription "ARMEE MERITE ANCIENNETE"

document dated 18

mounted to a zinc support plate

A Mint Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Berg & Nolte With Its Boutonniere In Its Packet Of Issue Hold three orders on a suspensionA mint textbook example of Iron Cross 1939 Second Class; silver frame with a blackened iron core; loop for suspension (marked 40 for berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid); with its period original mint ribbon; measuring 43. 72 mm x 43. 77 mm; weighing 17. 5 grams. Accompanied by its boutonniere; with a celluloid button; with its packet of issue; Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939 printed in black gothic lettering on the obverse; with a pink red stamp reading Nur vom