Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Wilhelm Deumer with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Snider Rifle Parts a black iron cross pattée

a black iron cross pattée with a laurel wreath between the arms

In May 1941 part of Oflag XIII-A Langwasser

LW 577 448 26-Feb-1945 Berlin

Measures 5⅞” in overall length

often called the wrist breaker

Original German WWII Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Wilhelm Deumer with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz Snider Rifle Parts a black iron cross pattéeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Iron Cross decoration was revived several times for later conflicts. The bulk of the issues are divided into 1st and 2nd class versions, but a rare and superior 'Grand Cross' was also awarded for successful field commanders. During WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was