Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Friedrich Orth of Vienna - EKI French Militaria was even further depleted in

was even further depleted in the intense fighting for Saint-Lô

The pocket knife itself was made by the firm of Josef Eichel Stahlwarenfabrik of the Ohligs district of Solingen

Wurttemberg - Furcthlos und Treu (Fearless and Loyal)

half by Ford Motor Company

The style of the numbers and the method of cancellation suggest British issue

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Friedrich Orth of Vienna - EKI French Militaria was even further depleted inOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very nice example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked with lieferant (supplier) number 15 on the pin, which represents Friedrich Orth of Wien (Vienna). The medal is in very fine condition. The silver plate is retained quite well, with lots of speckled patination, and the black paint on the background is quite nice,