IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASS, MODEL 1939 — KRIEGSMARINE, NON-MAGNETIC VERSION — GERMANY, THIRD REICH
dimensions: 44 × 44 mm
Iron Cross, 1st Class, Model 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), a German military decoration from World War II, in the variant intended for Kriegsmarine personnel.
The decoration features the classic design of a knight’s cross. The obverse bears a swastika in the center and the date “1939” on the lower arm. The non-magnetic core is made of brass—a material more resistant to moisture and corrosion in marine environments. The core is surrounded by a silver-plated frame with a characteristic beaded finish.
The reverse is solid, smooth, and unsigned. It is fastened with a pin mounted on a hinge and secured with a hook.
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dimensions: 44 × 44 mm
Iron Cross, 1st Class, Model 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), a German military decoration from World War II, in the variant intended for Kriegsmarine personnel.
The decoration features the classic design of a knight’s cross. The obverse bears a swastika in the center and the date “1939” on the lower arm. The non-magnetic core is made of brass—a material more resistant to moisture and corrosion in marine environments. The core is surrounded by a silver-plated frame with a characteristic beaded finish.
The reverse is solid, smooth, and unsigned. It is fastened with a pin mounted on a hinge and secured with a hook.
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