Original German WWII Cased Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - EKI Original Antique Guns Two of the panels are

Two of the panels are missing one of their "fingers"

including Ernst Röhm

The red piping trim was added when the 1912 model was patterned

the battalion headquarters formed an ad-hoc group (Task Force Hail) to screen the southern flank of the division

Original German WWII Cased Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - EKI Original Antique Guns Two of the panels areOriginal Items: Only One Available. This an excellent example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is not maker marked, which is not uncommon, as many smaller makers did not add any markings to the awards they made. 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