Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1) Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1)

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1)

The Iron Cross was reinstituted as a gallantry decoration of the Third Reich on 1 September 1939

Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w)

Cross: Of solid single piece construction comprising a 'German Silver' beaded frame with non-magnetic blackened metal centre

Weight: Approximately 30g

Complete with vertical 'maker marked' tapered hinged pin & fittings on reverse. The pin bearing a Präsidialkanzlei approved makers code of “50” indented in centre, this being the mark for 'Karl Gschiermeister, Wien' - a company best known as a maker & supplier of War Merit Crosses

A contemporary example of a 'Private Purchase' Austrian maker marked EK1, of single piece construction

Condition: GVF

Code: 21354