An Iron Cross 1939 First Class by Klein & Quenzer of Idar-Oberstein
A well preserved example of an “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse” by a well-known and desirable maker; white metal cross pattée 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 pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; maker marked “65” for “Klein & Quenzer of Idar Oberstein” on the pin; flat; measuring 44.17 mm x 44.35 mm; the pin on the reverse bent to fit into the catch, with the paint on the swastika (Hakenkreuz) mostly worn off, but in overall near very fine condition. (C: 163)

