EK 1939 "23" Iron Cross, 1st Class

[Bill Garvy]

Here's another one you don't see every day, a "23" maker marked Iron Cross in 1st Class for the firm of Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Heereshedarf darf In der Graveur-u. Ziseleurinnung. . . Note the rounded inner corners and sharp cornices, just like a Souval. . .

obverse:

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Edited August 5, 2005 by Bill Garvy

[Bill Garvy]

Here is a scan of the reverse; note the wear lines in the metal from the wearer's tunic. . . Edited August 5, 2005 by Bill Garvy

[Bill Garvy]

Here is the clasp. I have another unmarked cross exactly like this one. I wonder. . .

[Bill Garvy]

And last, but not least, the "23" maker mark on the underside of the pin. . .

[Motorhead]

Not every day?....You're jokin'! I've never seen one before exept this one you've posted at the MCF! I think it's much easier to get an L/50 screwback....

Micha