WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class No Maker 3

The WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class No Maker is a military decoration awarded during the Second World War. Introduced in 1939, the Iron Cross 2nd Class was presented to recognize acts of bravery or leadership on the battlefield. This version is characterized by its blackened iron core with a silvered frame, measuring approximately 42mm in width. The obverse features a swastika and the date “1939,” while the reverse displays the date “1813.” The “No Maker” designation indicates the absence of a manufacturer’s mark, as was occasionally the case with some wartime awards. The decoration is complete with its original ribbon, typically black with white-red-white stripes along the edges. The Iron Cross 2nd Class was widely bestowed upon members of the Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, and other military branches during WW2, serving as one of Germany’s most recognized military honors of the period.