Minty Cased 1st Class Iron Cross by B. H. Mayer

German WWII > Awards and Medals > Iron Cross Series > 1st Class Iron Cross

Wow, now this one's nice! Just the kind of piece you'd want to put gloves on for! This 1st Class Iron Cross is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of an iron core that has been black enamel painted. The frame and back plate are constructed out of a nickel silver base that has been silver washed. The obverse features; a pattée style cross that has a centrally placed embossed mobile swastika and "1939" to the lower arm, which is all on a black base and surrounded by a silvered ribbed/beaded row and a flat outlying border. The reverse features the correct soldered sheet metal hinge, soldered round wire catch and coke bottle pin. The pin is clearly marked "26" (B. H. Mayer's Kunst-prageanstalt, Pforzheim). The border has a beautiful reflective frosting and the cores paint is basically perfect! The case is made of a wood and pressed cardboard base that is covered in a simulated, grained black leather. The very top features a recessed silvered Iron Cross outline. To the front is a spring loaded, steel pleated rectangular closure button. To the back is a magnetic, staggered, internal bar hinge. The hinge and the closure button function well. The interior top lid is lined in pearl satin and has an underlying pad. The bottom interior of the case is made of a pearl white felt material and outlines the pin, hinge and catch. The case is in wonderful condition! Only minimal age wear. One you just can't help but drool over!