Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback in Damaged Case - EKI - Unmarked Japanese Helmets and this is the first

and this is the first example we have had in some time

The entire Group had known for days that the long awaited V-E Day was not far off

with a nice dull gray color from years of service and cleaning

though it has gotten stiff and has wear through the brown finish on a lot of the reverse

About half of the ones we see have just the crest

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback in Damaged Case - EKI - Unmarked Japanese Helmets and this is the firstOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a lovely "frosty" cased example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight alloy pin attachment. It is not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for these awards. Close examination may be able to determine the maker, as the major makers had their own distinctive styles. The medal is in very good condition, with the silvering still bright and shiny on much of the