Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Tapered Vertical Pinback - Unmarked Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia Many of the casualties consisted

Many of the casualties consisted of newly arrived replacements who were poorly trained

indicating that it was made in 1856 when the percussion system was well established

This is a clear reference to the 3rd Royal Bavarian Infantry Regiment "Prinz Karl von Bayern"

Simon Oakland

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Tapered Vertical Pinback - Unmarked Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia Many of the casualties consistedOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very nice patinated example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and tapered brass 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 award is in very good service used condition, with the silver mostly still partly bright, though