Nazi German WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class with 1939 Spange
 
-WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class w_1939 Spange
-EX+ condition
-intact paint on obverse
-extremely minor paint chips on reverse
-ring maker marked "M"
-original ribbon, blacklight verified
-minor staining on ribbon reverse
-1939 Nazi Spange affixed to ribbon
-Spange has 4 intact pins on reverse
-Spange EX++ condition
 
The Iron Cross was awarded for bravery in battle as well as other military contributions in a battlefield environment.  When the Iron Cross was reauthorized for World War I in 1914, it was possible for individuals who had previously been awarded a 1914 Iron Cross to also be awarded a 1939 Iron Cross. These recipients were recognized with the 1939 clasp (spange), worn on the original 1914 Iron Cross.