Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, By Klein & Quenzer Auction Accompanied by an Expert Opinion

Accompanied by an Expert Opinion from Dietrich Maerz

he "returned to bed for 5 weeks

measuring 208 mm x 47 mm

1922 and was assigned to the Royal Naval Armament Depot at Marchwood

measuring 113 mm x 50 mm

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, By Klein & Quenzer Auction Accompanied by an Expert Opinion(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). 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 slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Klein & Quenzer; measuring 44.