Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Brass Core

An example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse); a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened brass core (non-magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 43.85 mm (w) x 43.78 mm (h); with the black finish of the brass core worn off, but otherwise very well preserved; patina on the frame; in overall very fine condition. (C: 221)