An Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Klein & Quenzer Of Idar Oberstein Archive but with attractive dark even

but with attractive dark even patina

in sheet metal

extensive gilt loss evident overall

Marine Division at Chosin Reservoir in 1950 during the Korean War

It measures 63 mm x 48 mm

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Klein & Quenzer Of Idar Oberstein Archive but with attractive dark evenAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; white metal cross pattee of multi piece construction, with a blackened iron core (magnetic)within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central movile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender vertical banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; the catch maker marked 65 for Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein;