Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Friedrich Orth of Vienna - EKI French Militaria half by Ford Motor Company

half by Ford Motor Company

Distinctive and Easy to See

Wurttemberg - Furcthlos und Treu (Fearless and Loyal)

The pocket knife itself was made by the firm of Josef Eichel Stahlwarenfabrik of the Ohligs district of Solingen

It does not appear to have been used on a belt for any significant amount of time

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Friedrich Orth of Vienna - EKI French Militaria half by Ford Motor CompanyOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very nice example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked with lieferant (supplier) number 15 on the pin, which represents Friedrich Orth of Wien (Vienna). The medal is in very fine condition. The silver plate is retained quite well, with lots of speckled patination, and the black paint on the background is quite nice,