Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint 1939 Iron Cross II Class, with LDO Case, by Wilhelm Deumer

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the suspension loop maker marked with LDO code “L/11” for Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid, measuring 43.82 mm (w) x 48.73 mm (h), weighing 18.0 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior of the lid stamped with an “LDO” logo, with a fitted beige felt medal bed, measuring 70 mm (w) x 80 mm (l) x 15 mm (h), some material fatigue is visible to the case while the award is a scarce privately-purchased example in near mint condition.