Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; 1957 Version Auction Oakleigh Rd

Oakleigh Rd

Kyffhäuserbund/Day of German Soldiers Philadelphia

silvering has worn off pommel which has also experienced multiple contact marks and dents

A Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger of outstanding workmanship by Carl Eickhorn

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; 1957 Version Auction Oakleigh RdA mint alternative de nazified replacement version of an Iron Cross 1939; white metal cross pattee of multi piece construction, with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal 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 vertical pinback; barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 44. 14 mm x 44. 25 mm;