M-198 Cased Spange 1939 to the WWI Iron Cross
First Class
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 Spange has lost most of the matte
frosted silver finish on the obverse, lending it a handsome dark tone. The
reverse retains most of its silver finish. The hinge is nicely machined,
with very little lateral movement allowed the pin, which remains securely within
its catch. The Spange comes in its original small square black leatherette
covered presentation case, which has the award image nicely embossed in silver
on the lid. The case is in above average condition with only a few tiny nicks.
The lid is opened by a horizontal catch release bar. The lid interior is lined
in off-white silk (moderate discoloration), the lower half of the case is faced
in black flocking. This is a very nice cased EK I Spange!
$950.00
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Item M-198
