Germany. An Iron Cross 1939, First Class Archive authorized by Act of Congress

authorized by Act of Congress

followed by his admission to No

taken on strength as a reinforcement on December 1

defense Medal

travnja 1941

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939, First Class Archive authorized by Act of CongressA well preserved example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse); a cross patte 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