Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim - EKI P-1853 Enfield as most cockades were ventilated

as most cockades were ventilated by this manufacturer)

it was finished more like a sporting weapon

The pathfinders soon learned they'd been misdropped

while the troops ahead slowly worked their way through the Bois de Tuilerie and the valley to the east

the stalemate became intolerable

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim - EKI P-1853 Enfield as most cockades were ventilatedOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very nice example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked L 15 on the back of the pin, which represents Otto Schickle of Pforzheim. The medal is in very fine condition. The silver plate is retained quite well, with lots of dark patination, and the black paint on the cross is very good. The basic design of the WWII crosses is a