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