An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Scarce Austrian Maker Anton Schenkl Of Vienna Hold On 5th January 1974 following

On 5th January 1974 following a day of terrorist bomb activity

suspended from British style swivel suspension

Type II (1932-1947)  German-made

" on either side of an anchor crossed with a Bremen key and linked by a wreath of oak leaves

In bronze gilt (1914-1918)

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class By Scarce Austrian Maker Anton Schenkl Of Vienna Hold On 5th January 1974 followingAn Iron Cross 1939 Second Class with dark patina; silver frame with a blacked iron core (magnetic); on loop for suspension (marked 27 for Anton Schenkls Successors, Wien); with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 44. 02 mm x 44. 00 mm; moderate contact marks on the black semi matte eggshell sheen paint with some slight loss of paint on the swastika (Hakenkreuz); overall fine condition.