Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Its Case Of Issue United Republic of 38 mm x 44 mm

38 mm x 44 mm each

150 mm x 200 mm x 40 mm

The reverse riccaso is maker marked Paul Seilheimer

giving it that distinctive Canadian-look versus the British version

After the NSDAP came to power in Germany

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Its Case Of Issue United Republic of 38 mm x 44 mmAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal 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 vertical slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; vaulted; unmarked; measuring 44. 13 mm x 44. 16 mm; weighing 20. 8