Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 - EKI - Unmarked Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles it looks like the hardware

it looks like the hardware was painted over gold

from a company that only existed for a few short years

Now this is a scarcity

the Petain stamp alone

The scabbard is in good shape but also shows damage

Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 - EKI - Unmarked Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles it looks like the hardwareOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, flat design, and tapered brass 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 not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for these awards.