Original German WWII Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Vertical Pinback - EKI Ordnance with leather deterioration around the

with leather deterioration around the top

Shortly after this in November 1944 the switch was made to rear seams

South Korea adopted the Taegukgi as its national flag when it gained independence from Japan on 15 August 1948

There is a neck strap

• BATF letter

Original German WWII Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Vertical Pinback - EKI Ordnance with leather deterioration around theOriginal Items: Only One Available. This an excellent cased example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for early war produced 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. The silver plate is retained quite well, and is still