Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim - EKI 20th Century The grip is wood covered

The grip is wood covered in fine dark green Moroccan leather

In late July 1937

however those with brass hilts are by far the hardest to find and the most sought after in the collector’s market

a few days later

factories and supply depots

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim - EKI 20th Century The grip is wood coveredOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very good example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked with LDO number L15 on the back of the pin catch (very small), which represents Otto Schickle of Pforzheim. The The LDO, (Leistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller Administration of German orders Manufacturers), was a self governing organization formed in 1941