Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class
(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened brass (non-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 flat wire catch; measuring 43.88 mm (w) x 43.72 mm (h); weighing 17.6 grams; light wear to the swastika, thus revealing the brass core underneath; in overall very fine condition.

