'EKII. Klasse' being a maker- (ie. '106'-) marked example that comes together with its non-confectioned ribbon (ie. 'Bandabschnitt') by the (Austrian-based) maker (ie. 'Hersteller'): 'Brüder Schneider AG'

The truly attractive piece - which was surely issued albeit hardly used- nor worn! - came together with its folded albeit non-confectioned (and approx. 29 cms. long-sized-) ribbon (ie. 'Bandabschnitt') as issued and stored for decades. The cross - which shows a clear makers'-designation '106' stamped into its ring (as can be seen on the pictures) - was with certainty never cleaned and has a very nice and/or truly attractive age-patina: it retains, moreover, a fair bit of its so-called: 'hochpolierte Kanten' (or: polished sides) and is truly void of any damage or alike: the cross is simply very nicely preserved (as can be seen on the pictures). The cross has a very nicely preserved, black-finished (ie. somewhat 'satin'-like ie. matted) core: it is totally void of any damage or paint-loss and has been nicely preserved (as can be seen on the pictures). The piece is just a tiny bit dusty and/or stained but was never cleaned nor polished. The cross is an evident specimen that was produced by the desirable (Austrian-based) maker: 'Brüder Schneider AG' as was based in the town of Wien (ie. 'Hersteller 106'): it has nice and/or pronounced detail as to be expected for a cross by this desirable maker. The IC was recently found at a German private-household and was never before in collectors'-hands. Simply a neat, maker-marked 'Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse' that will be hard to be upgraded!