Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Personalized with Name & Date on Reverse Category_MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets and it is slightly lighter

and it is slightly lighter in color on one side due to uneven light exposure

That's what they call those cigarette papers

she sailed for the Solomons

The front left breast of the jacket features a lovely Glider Badge with a Single star and is backed by a blue with white trim oval for the 325th GIR

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Personalized with Name & Date on Reverse Category_MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets and it is slightly lighterOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very good patinated example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and tapered steel pin attachment. It is not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for these awards. Close examination may be able to determine the maker, as the major makers had their own distinctive styles. The medal is in very good condition, showing a lovely lightly oxidized patina on the silver portions