"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson Auction Archive measuring 77 mm (w) x

measuring 77 mm (w) x 130 mm (l)

and is without nicks to cutting edge

employed as a mariner

A downward-pointing hook emanates from the side of the shaft for attachment to a frog

five bronze pips with butterfly clips

"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson Auction Archive measuring 77 mm (w) xThis is the most comprehensive and detailed book yet written about the German Iron Cross First Class (EK 1) decoration of 1939. On hundreds of pages you will find information about the history of the award, its manufacturing process, award procedures, and, most importantly, precise data, photographs, and scans which will enable the collector or student of this famous and prestigious emblem of honor to positively identify genuine pre 1945 produced