Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Its Presentation Case; Brass Core Version GTRexclude This is a textbook example

This is a textbook example of a mint and fine quality manufacture German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) by Fritz Zimmermann

accented by two rivets where it backs the scabbard's throat

nickel-silver plated scabbard has a pebbled design

) Naming is impressed with his original rank erased and engraved Sgt

A War Merit Cross 2nd Class 1939 Document to Grenadier Leutnant

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Its Presentation Case; Brass Core Version GTRexclude This is a textbook exampleAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; a cross patte 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 pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; an unmarked example; measuring 43. 92 mm (w) x 43. 82 mm (h). Accompanied by its presentation case;