An Iron Cross 1939 First Class Auction Archive large rosette on a frayed

large rosette on a frayed original ribbon

the top of the lanyard has attached aluminum Army style shield

with short ribbon as worn

prepared by Joseph Shepherd Wyon

Initials "JH" beneath

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class Auction Archive large rosette on a frayedAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 44. 29 mm x 44. 22 mm; weighing 20. 7 grams; a gently worn