Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross First Class United Republic of larger size then usual

larger size then usual

dual loop lugs

Constructed of silvered tombac with black and red enamels

December 20

the obverse depicting a rightward facing bust of Franz Joseph I

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross First Class United Republic of larger size then usual(Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). Consisting of a multi piece cross patte constructed of a blackened magnetic iron core within a silvered ribbed border, the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbers on the lower arm, the reverse plain with a vertical banjo style pinback, a barreled sheet metal hinge, and a round catch, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (h) x 44 mm (w), in very fine condition.