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Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse 1939 by 15 - Friedrich Orth of Wien. The 1st Class Iron Cross was awarded to those who had received the 2nd Class Iron Cross and preformed 3-5 acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, or actions that were clearly above and beyond the call of duty. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of a brass metal base that has been black enamel painted. The frame and back plate are constructed out of a nickel-silver base that has been silver washed. A final protectant lacquer was applied over the entire award. 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 full back reverse is maker marked “15” and features a soldered-on c-shaped catch, block hinge and coke bottle pin. It holds 80% of its paint and has nice patina. The cross measures 1 ¾ inches wide and tall. A nice rare example of a non-magnetic core by 15.
Rating: | Exc++ |
Item Number: | M-25909 |
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