WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class Maker Fritz Zimmermann Stuttgart Full Size

The WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class Maker Fritz Zimmermann Stuttgart Full Size is a military decoration awarded by Nazi Germany during the Second World War. Instituted in 1939, the Iron Cross 2nd Class recognized acts of bravery or distinguished military leadership. This example was manufactured by Fritz Zimmermann of Stuttgart, a recognized maker of wartime awards. The decoration consists of a cross pattée with a blackened iron core, framed by a silvered metal edge. The obverse typically features a swastika and the year “1939,” while the reverse bears the date “1813,” commemorating the establishment of the Iron Cross. This is a full-size version, intended for wear on the uniform with a ribbon. The presence of the maker’s mark assists in confirming authenticity and period production. Artifacts such as this are collected for their historical significance and as examples of military award manufacturing during World War II.