WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class No Maker

The WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class No Maker is a military decoration instituted by the Kingdom of Prussia and later used by the German military during World War II. This specific version, known as the 1939 Iron Cross, was awarded for acts of bravery or leadership on the battlefield. The decoration consists of a cross pattée made of a three-piece construction with a magnetic iron core and a silvered frame. The obverse features a swastika and the date “1939,” while the reverse shows the royal cypher “FW” (Friedrich Wilhelm), an oak leaf, and the year “1813,” marking its original institution. “No Maker” signifies the absence of a manufacturer’s mark on the suspension ring or medal edge, which was not uncommon for certain wartime issues. The medal is typically accompanied by a black-and-white ribbon. This item serves as a representative example of German military awards from the Second World War era.