An Iron Cross 1939 First Class by Wilhelm Deumer in its LDO Case of Issue
An Iron Cross 1939 First Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse”; 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 banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; maker marked “L/11” for “Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid” on the reverse; measuring 43.94 mm x 43.81 mm; weighing 16.0 grams. Accompanied by its original LDO case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock, with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; lined interior lid - embossed with the “LDO” logo in black ink; slotted medal bed; functional spring catch with stud release; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 68 mm x 68 mm; the cross with a well preserved core, with only minor silvering loss; in overall better than extremely fine condition.

