"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson visually-hidden he was declared to have

he was declared to have lost his life while in the performance of his duty

foil and beading completely intact

73 mm (w) x 57

with its mint period original tri-fold ribbon

"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson visually-hidden he was declared to haveThis is the most comprehensive and detailed book yet written about the German Iron Cross First Class (EK 1) decoration of 1939. On hundreds of pages you will find information about the history of the award, its manufacturing process, award procedures, and, most importantly, precise data, photographs, and scans which will enable the collector or student of this famous and prestigious emblem of honor to positively identify genuine pre 1945 produced