The Iron Cross of 1939 by Gordon Williamson-Published by R. James Bender in 2002, this book is a first edition. This book contains 496 pages of information on the 1939 Iron Cross alone, with black and white and color photos illustrating the text. Gordon Williamson is a respected author and historian known for his detailed works on military history, particularly concerning the Iron Cross. He has written extensively on the Iron Cross, including its history from 1813 to 1957 and a focus on the 1939 version, which is often referred to as the "Iron Cross of 1939". His books provide in-depth analyses of all grades of the Iron Cross, including miniatures, presentation cases, award documents, and even manufacturers' markings. Be aware that someone has crossed out a name on the inside cover, with black sharpie. This is about an inch in size. Otherwise, this hardcover book is in like new condition.