WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class NO MAKER MARK

The WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class was a military decoration awarded during the Second World War for acts of bravery or leadership in battle. This example follows the standard design introduced in 1939, featuring a blackened iron core with a silver-colored frame, measuring approximately 44mm by 44mm. The obverse displays a swastika in the center, framed by the year “1939” at the bottom, while the reverse bears the “1813” date, referencing the original Iron Cross institution. This particular specimen does not carry a maker mark, a characteristic found in some wartime-issued pieces where manufacturers did not stamp their identification numbers or initials. The cross is suspended from a ribbon, traditionally black with white and red stripes, signifying the national colors. The absence of a maker mark does not affect the award’s official status, as both marked and unmarked versions were awarded to service members across all branches of the German armed forces.