An Iron Cross 1939 First Class By B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt Of Pforzheim Archive Corroded on one side

Corroded on one side

Heart action is somewhat rapid

Fourth Class Cross -  in gilt and enamels

two matching adjustable sliders

Major Biddle was obliged to move it from its original position

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class By B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt Of Pforzheim Archive Corroded on one sideA fine textbook example of an Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a slightly rounded catch; maker marked 26 for B. H.