WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class Full Size Maker 27 Anton Schenkl

The WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class Full Size, marked with maker code “27,” was manufactured by Anton Schenkl, a recognized producer during the Second World War. The Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) was a decoration awarded to military personnel of Nazi Germany for acts of bravery or distinguished service in battle. The full-size medal features a blackened iron core with a silvered frame, measuring approximately 44mm in width. The obverse displays a central swastika and the date “1939” beneath it, while the reverse features the original institution date “1813” at the base, referencing the medal’s origin during the Napoleonic Wars. The medal is suspended from a black-and-white ribbon. The “27” maker mark, located on the ring, identifies Anton Schenkl as the manufacturer. This award is representative of military honors issued by Germany during the period of 1939–1945.