Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). On 1 September 1939 Hitler reinstituted the Iron Cross (First time in 1813). The 2nd class cross was for award to personnel who performed a single act of bravery in combat. The cross has a three piece construction with an iron core, the cross does still have the neat so-called: 'Hochpolierte Kanten' and just shows a slightly darkened age patina. The cross comes with its original 11cms long sized ribbon as found. The cross is maker marked with number '7' indicating production by the company of 'Paul Meybauer' from Berlin. Nice original cross in good condition!