Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Its Case Of Issue United Republic of giving it that distinctive Canadian-look

giving it that distinctive Canadian-look versus the British version

The reverse riccaso is maker marked Paul Seilheimer

this twisted rayon waffenfarbe appears to be period and profesionally stitched to the tab

East Sussex on March 5

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Its Case Of Issue United Republic of giving it that distinctive Canadian-lookAn 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; vaulted; unmarked; measuring 44. 13 mm x 44. 16 mm; weighing 20. 8