Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased I. Class Iron Cross 1939, by Ferdinand Wiedmann

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). Instituted on September 1, 1939 by A.H. (Issued 1939-1945). 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 sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch, unmarked, but depicting typical manufacturing characteristics of E. Ferdinand Wiedmann manufacture, measuring 44.16 mm (w) x 44.30 mm (h), weighing 18.7 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue, constructed of heavy cardstock, with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior, the exterior of the lid embossed with a silver outline of an Iron Cross, with a lined interior lid, a slotted medal bed, a functional spring catch and stud release, an intact interior fabric hinge cover, and a functional exterior metal hinge, measuring 69 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), the cross with patina from age, and the case with wear to the exterior leatherette from storage, in overall good condition.