Germany. An Iron Cross 1939, First Class
A well preserved example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse); a cross pattée 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 slender banjo style vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 44.15 mm (w) x 44.18 mm (h); weighing 20.4 grams; with some of the original black finish on the core worn off, revealing some of the iron core underneath; with attractive even patina from age; in overall better than very fine condition.

