Germany. A Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Fritz Zimmermann, Pforzheim Hold exhibiting crazing in the reverse

exhibiting crazing in the reverse plate

The following spring

60 mm x 82 mm)

surrounded by a ring inscribed “Meriti” (Merit)

and Africa Service Medal 1939-1945 (221768 J

Germany. A Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Fritz Zimmermann, Pforzheim Hold exhibiting crazing in the reverseAn 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; with a vertical tapered pin, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 25 mm x 44. 27 mm; marked L 52 under catch; weighing 17. 0 grams; Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior;