WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class Maker 128 S. Jablonski and Co Posen

The WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class, marked by maker number “128” for S. Jablonski and Co, Posen, is an original military decoration awarded during the Second World War. The Iron Cross was instituted by the Kingdom of Prussia and continued as a prominent military honor in Germany. The 2nd Class variant was typically awarded for acts of bravery in combat or significant contributions to military operations. This piece features the standard design, with a blackened iron core bearing a raised “1939” motif, surrounded by a silvered frame and a suspension ring marked with the manufacturer’s code “128.” The original ribbon is generally included with this award and displays the characteristic black, white, and red stripes. S. Jablonski and Co, based in Posen, was an authorized manufacturer during the conflict, known for producing Iron Crosses to official specifications. Items like this are valued for their historical context and reference to German military history.