Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross First Class certificate_of_authenticity This very example is pictured

This very example is pictured on the front cover of the Book "The Iron Cross 1

one of which is bent back slightly

England on May 19

arms additionally set with genuine emeralds and rubies

Wittich became Generalmajor and Commander of the 49th Infantry Brigade

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross First Class certificate_of_authenticity This very example is pictured(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). Instituted on 1. 9. 1939. (Issued 1939 1945). A Cross Patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a 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 full banjo style vertical pinback and barrel hinge meeting a round wire catch, measuring 44. 14 mm (w) x 44. 10 mm (h)