Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Brass Core Version
An Iron Cross 1939 First Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened brass core (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 43.90 mm (w) x 43.79 mm (h); weighing 17.2 grams; light wear to the swastika, thus revealing the brass core underneath; in near extremely fine condition.

