"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson Hold obverse illustrating the bust of

obverse illustrating the bust of Canadian Ambassador Kenneth Taylor

A similar buckle is illustrated on page 243 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Group of Three: Crimea Medal 1854-1856

In their cardboard shipping container

stiletto style blade with dual

"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson Hold obverse illustrating the bust ofThis is the most comprehensive and detailed book yet written about the German Iron Cross First Class (EK 1) decoration of 1939. On hundreds of pages you will find information about the history of the award, its manufacturing process, award procedures, and, most importantly, precise data, photographs, and scans which will enable the collector or student of this famous and prestigious emblem of honor to positively identify genuine pre 1945 produced