Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 - EKI - Unmarked Flags & Signs The shading used in the

The shading used in the eagle and batons is really quite striking

but they did support Moldova with volunteers and military advisors

In the face of this somewhat dire shortage of the new standard long arm

Action: Breech Rammer with Manual Percussion Hammer

Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 - EKI - Unmarked Flags & Signs The shading used in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, flat design, and tapered brass pin attachment. The brass core examples are less often seen than the steel core, and were usually issued to members of the Kriegsmarine (Navy), as the brass alloy was much more resistance to the corrosion caused by ocean air. It is not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for these awards.