Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, with Case, by C.F. Zimmermann

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse mit Etui). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central black mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, the reverse of the pinback marked with Präsidiankanzlei code “20” for maker C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim, measuring 44.34 mm (w) x 44.40 mm (h), weighing 17.2 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of card stock with a faux black leather exterior, the obverse lid with a silver embossed Cross Pattée, the interior with a white satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted black felt medal bed, opening with a functional magnetic metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional magnetic metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 68 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), some oxidation and loss of paint is evident to the cross, in overall near extremely fine condition.