Original German WWII Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 by B.H. Mayer's Art Mint of Pforzheim - EKI Percusion Muskets but hard realities dictated that

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Original German WWII Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 by B.H. Mayer's Art Mint of Pforzheim - EKI Percusion Muskets but hard realities dictated thatOriginal 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 26 on the pin, which represents B. H. Mayer's Kunstprgeanstalt (Art Mint) of Pforzheim. The medal is in very good condition. The silver plate is retained quite well,