An Iron Cross 1939 First Class by Paul Meybauer of Berlin
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 banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; maker marked “L/13” for “Paul Meybauer, Berlin” on the reverse; measuring 44.14 mm x 44.08 mm; weighing 17.3 grams; near extremely fine condition.

