Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Tapered Vertical Pinback - Unmarked U.S. Army providing a comfortable fit for

providing a comfortable fit for the wearer

The Kanji symbols stamped on the inside left flap shows the year on the Japanese calendar as 昭 和 十 二 年

which may be partial

The bottom line indicates that it was processed through the Heer Army clothing depot in München (Munich) during 1939

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Tapered Vertical Pinback - Unmarked U.S. Army providing a comfortable fit forOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very nice lightly patinated example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and early pattern tapered brass pin attachment. It is not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for these awards. Close examination may be able to determine the maker, as the major makers had their own distinctive styles. The award is in very good service used condition, with the silver still partly