Original German WWII Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Rudolf Wachtler & Lange of Mittweida - EKI Night Sights with clear WWII dates

with clear WWII dates

and inspired the 1950 Western film Winchester '73 starring James Stewart and directed by Anthony Mann

Measuring almost 20” in length around the long side of the curve or 15" from front to back

Due to how the breech block itself was loaded

This indicates manufacture by the legendary Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Aktiengesellschaft (German Weapons and Munitions public limited company)

Original German WWII Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Rudolf Wachtler & Lange of Mittweida - EKI Night Sights with clear WWII datesOriginal Items: Only One Available. This an excellent cased example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked on the back with Prsidialkanzlei des Fhrers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 100 on the pin, which represents Rudolf Wachtler & Lange of Mittweida. The medal is in very good condition. The silver plate is retained quite well, and is still quite