Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Vertical Pinback - Unmarked Antique Handguns The bore on this example

The bore on this example is definitely in excellent condition

while others were totally blue

The later Minié ball accomplished this with cavity in the bottom of the cartridge

We are not sure why this helmet was fitted with a smaller liner than it was designed for

Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Vertical Pinback - Unmarked Antique Handguns The bore on this exampleOriginal 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.