An Absolutely Mint Iron Cross 1939 By Scarce Maker Berg & Nolte In Its Original Packet Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity sterling silver and enamels

sterling silver and enamels

engraved "1371" on the reverse

topped by a crown

a small "spearhead" Civil Affairs unit

Luff probably served during WWII in the Merchant Navy

An Absolutely Mint Iron Cross 1939 By Scarce Maker Berg & Nolte In Its Original Packet Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity sterling silver and enamelsAn absolutely mint Iron Cross 1939 Second Class in top condition by a scarce and desirable maker; silver frame with a blackened iron core (magnetic); on loop for suspension (marked 40 for Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid); with mint and unused period original ribbon; measuring 43. 88 mm x 43. 82 mm; weighing 18. 0 grams; with the core loose, but otherwise mint condition. Accompanied by its original packet of issue; the obverse embossed in Gothic script