Germany. An Early Iron Cross 1939 First Class by Paul Meybauer, Berlin
c. 1940. (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; marked “7” for “Paul Meybauer, Berlin”; measuring 43.99 mm (w) x 44.22 mm (h); weighing 16.4 grams; light signs of oxidation on the left side of the cross; in overall very fine condition.

