Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Brass Core Newly Listed center and suspension in Gold

center and suspension in Gold and enamels

measuring 48 mm x 49 mm

A Rare Clasp to the Iron Cross Screwback - In tombac

Four medals are officially impressed in capitals

marked Koch & Bergfeld

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Brass Core Newly Listed center and suspension in GoldAn example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse); a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened brass core (non magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 43. 85 mm (w) x 43. 78