Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse hersteller 55 (Iron Cross 1939 2nd class marked 55)

On 1 September 1939 Hitler reinstituted the Iron Cross (First time in 1813). The 2nd class cross was for award to personnel who performed a single act of bravery in combat. The cross has a three piece construction, silver border the centre part is magnetic, stamped 55 in ring