Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Screwback Version, By R. Wächtler & Lange certificate_of_authenticity slight enamel loss

slight enamel loss

First Version - Blackened bronze

But when 6

18 mm x 43 mm)

ribbon correct but later replacement

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Screwback Version, By R. Wächtler & Lange certificate_of_authenticity slight enamel loss(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (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 complete threaded screwback assembly; maker marked L55 for R. Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida on the reverse; measuring 43. 98 mm (w) x 43. 88 mm (h); weighing 24. 1 grams;