Original German WWII Cased Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz MG 34 Accessories the highest scoring German ace

the highest scoring German ace in the North African Campaign who achieved 158 aerial victories

An unknown but probably small number of others were built

however the shell does look to have been repainted during war time due to paint loss

the screws for securing the outer and inner housings

who led the small troop

Original German WWII Cased Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz MG 34 Accessories the highest scoring German aceOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Iron Cross decoration was revived several times for later conflicts. The bulk of the issues are divided into 1st and 2nd class versions, but a rare and superior 'Grand Cross' was also awarded for successful field commanders. During WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was