Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, by Steinhauer & Lück

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (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 round wire catch; marked “4” for “Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid” on the reverse; measuring 43.74 mm (w) x 44.03 mm (h); weighing 15.8 grams; in overall very fine condition.