WW2 Iron Cross 1st Class '1'

Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). On 1 September 1939 Hitler reinstituted the Iron Cross (First time in 1813). The first class medal was for award to personnel who performed three to five acts of bravery in combat, and had already been awarded the Iron Cross second class. The cross has a three piece construction and a magnetic core. The cross is maker marked with the early micro '1' marking indicating production by the company of 'Deschler & Sohn' from München. The cross is having a functional pin and catch. The cross shows clear traces of wear and some paint-loss, see photos. Rare original early Deschler cross in good clearly used and worn condition!