M-198 Cased Spange 1939 to the WWI Iron Cross 1st
Class
A spectacular piece, this spange has 100% the matte frosted silver
finish on the obverse, which contrasts nicely with the gleaming highlights of
the polished smooth surfaces (e.g. swastika, box frame, and the numerals).
The First Class spange was awarded to a WWI winner (of the Imperial version of
the Iron Cross Second Class) for a subsequent award of the Iron Cross First
Class during WWII (i.e. post-1939), and was worn above the Imperial EK I (Iron
Cross) on the left breast pocket. This matte silver finish on the reverse of
this spange is complete as well. The hinge is nicely machined, with very little
lateral movement allowed the pin, which remains securely within its catch. The
spange comes in a small, square, black leatherette covered presentation case
which has the award image nicely embossed in silver on the lid. The case is in
excellent condition with only one tiny nick to the rear bottom edge, and to the
top lower left corner. The lid is opened by a horizontal catch release bar
(sticks slightly). The lid interior is lined in off white silk, the lower half
of the case is faced in black flocking - which offers a super contrast against
the silver award. Extremely nice cased EK I Spange!
$1,050.00
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Item M-198
