An Iron Cross 1939 First Class in its Original Case of issue
An “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; vertical slender banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 44.12 mm x 44.16 mm. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with the outline of an Iron Cross First Class embossed in silver on the exterior of the lid; lined interior lid; slotted medal bed; functional spring catch with stud release; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 70 mm x 69 mm; a fine example in extremely fine condition.

