An Iron Cross 1939 First Class
An Iron Cross 1939 First Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse”; white metal cross pattee of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal 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 vertical slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 44.08 mm x 44.12 mm; weighing 20.6 grams; the core of the cross well preserved, with scattered patina on the frame from age (possibly previously cleaned); very fine condition.

