Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Vertical Pinback - Unmarked Snider Rifles & Bayonets probably from not being cleaned

probably from not being cleaned after shooting corrosive ammunition

as part of an ongoing project to equip armored vehicle crews with a helmet that would provide ballistic as well as bump protection

When the boys came back on March 2 and told us that your husband went down

By the time they realized where they were

This shift fitted well with Swaine Adeney Brigg's own approach

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Vertical Pinback - Unmarked Snider Rifles & Bayonets probably from not being cleanedOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very good 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 of the