WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class No Maker

The WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class No Maker is a military decoration awarded by Nazi Germany during the Second World War. Instituted on September 1, 1939, the Iron Cross 2nd Class recognized acts of bravery and leadership in combat. This version is the non-maker-marked example, lacking a manufacturer’s code, which is typical for certain wartime issues. The decoration features a blackened iron core with a silvered frame, measuring approximately 44mm in width. One side displays a swastika and the year “1939,” while the reverse features the date “1813,” referencing the award’s original institution. Recipients typically wore the Iron Cross 2nd Class suspended from a black, white, and red ribbon through the second buttonhole of the uniform. This item is representative of German military honors of the era and reflects the period’s awarding practices. It is a relevant artifact for collectors and historians studying World War II military decorations.