German WWII 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class-A solid example of a 1st class 1914 Iron Cross. The black finish on the iron core is 95% in place, with some verdigris and some slight rusting along the edges. The silver on both the frame and on the reverse has toned to a darker gray. This example is marked with a number 3 under the catch for Wilhelm Deumer. The pin setup functions as intended. A good example!
History: The German Iron Cross of 1939, awarded during World War II, was a reintroduction of the historic Prussian Iron Cross by Adolf Hitler at the start of the conflict, featuring a swastika in the center and a ribbon incorporating the colors of the TR regime (black, white, and red) instead of the traditional Prussian black and white stripes. This medal was essentially a way to continue the tradition of military valor recognition while aligning it with the new ideology.