Original German WWII Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Vertical Pinback - EKI Flintlocks The original black leather chin

The original black leather chin strap is present

killing two Marines and wounding two others

The AVS-36 was a gas-operated rifle with a short piston stroke and vertical sliding locking block

The 6th AD then staged at Camp Shanks on 3 February 1944

Original German WWII Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Vertical Pinback - EKI Flintlocks The original black leather chinOriginal 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 not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for early war produced awards. Close examination may be able to determine the maker, as the major makers had their own distinctive styles. The medal is in very good condition. The silver plate is retained quite well, and is still