Original German WWII Cased Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - EKI Japanese Field Gear as they often were by

as they often were by USGI souvenir hunters after the war

however this is definitely a very nice example of a WWI Royal Navy telescope

and still shows clear twist marks

When WWII began in earnest

Original German WWII Cased Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - EKI Japanese Field Gear as they often were byOriginal 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. It is not maker marked, which is not uncommon, as many smaller makers did not add any markings to the awards they made. 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