Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, by Klein & Quenzer
(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 pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Klein & Quenzer; measuring 44.11 mm (w) x 44.24 mm (h); weighing 20.0 grams; in overall near very fine condition.

