An Iron Cross First Class 1939 With Case By Paul Meybauer, Berlin certificate_of_authenticity diagonal pinback

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Knight Commander

the exact shade used in practice varied from badge to badge

featuring a two-piece silvered brass Officer's buckle on the right end

Signature on Post War Photo: Erwin Kressmann

An Iron Cross First Class 1939 With Case By Paul Meybauer, Berlin certificate_of_authenticity diagonal pinbackWith frosted silver frame, iron core, magnetic, maker marked "L 13" (Paul Meybauer, Berlin) on the pin, measuring 44. 3 mm, vertical pinback, extremely fine. Excellent example by a desirable maker. In its hardshelled case of issue, silver Iron Cross insignia on the lid, lightly soiled slotted medal bed, scuffed exterior, rust evident on the hinge, case fine.