An “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse”; a cross pattee of multi-piece construction, with a blackened iron core (magnetic), within a 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 threaded round nut soldered to the centre of the cross, and a removable backing plate with a threaded stud for uniform attachment; maker marked “L59” for “Alois Rettenmaier; Schwäb-Gmünd” with two additional markings signature to Rettenmaier manufacture; measuring 44.00 mm x 44.05 mm; weighing 18.5 grams; better than very fine conditio

