Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Hermann Wernstein - EKI NATION probably a later replacement

probably a later replacement

It was manufactured of a cotton and wool material and they were khaki in color

and finally the Verwundetenabzeichen (Wound Badge) 2nd Class in Silber (Silver)

STEVENS who was a pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt  in the 511th Fighter Squadron

Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Hermann Wernstein - EKI NATION probably a later replacementOriginal Items: Only One Available. This an excellent example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. The brass core examples are less often seen than the steel core, and were usually issued to members of the Kriegsmarine (Navy), as the brass alloy was much more resistance to the corrosion caused by ocean air. It is maker marked with a 5 stamped onto the back of the pin, the