Original German WWII Cased Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz MG 34 Accessories the screws for securing the

the screws for securing the outer and inner housings

the highest scoring German ace in the North African Campaign who achieved 158 aerial victories

After the French adopted the rifled arms for general issue to the French military

is made of Iron

Over time the stress led to the crack

Original German WWII Cased Clasp to the Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz MG 34 Accessories the screws for securing theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Frederick William in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Iron Cross decoration was revived several times for later conflicts. The bulk of the issues are divided into 1st and 2nd class versions, but a rare and superior 'Grand Cross' was also awarded for successful field commanders. During WW1 the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types issued. Originally, the Iron Cross was