1939 Iron Cross 2nd Class – Marked "24" – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Hanau

Original German military decoration the Iron Cross 2nd Class reinstituted in 1939 for exceptional acts of bravery in combat.
The suspension ring is clearly stamped with the manufacturer's numerical mark "24" identifying the firm Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Hanauer Silberwaren-Manufakturen from Hanau.
Classic three-piece construction featuring a magnetic blackened iron core and a silvered frame with high-profile ribbed edges.
The obverse showcases a centrally placed swastika and the 1939 date on the lower arm with sharp and well-defined striking details.
The frame exhibits a natural deep patina while the iron core shows minor period wear confirming its authentic historical provenance.
Awards from the Hanau manufacturer group are specifically sought after by collectors due to their relative scarcity compared to other larger workshops.
This cross is a textbook example of a combat award issued to Wehrmacht personnel preserved in untouched original collectible condition.