Original German WWII Cased Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz MG 34 Accessories the screws for securing the

the screws for securing the outer and inner housings

not the front

however the shell does look to have been repainted during war time due to paint loss

An unknown but probably small number of others were built

is made of Iron

Original German WWII Cased Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz MG 34 Accessories the screws for securing theOriginal 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