Original German WWII Vaulted Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid - L16 EKI Medals but on the other hand

but on the other hand

it produced 58% of the steel

so it covers the weapon to only leave the grip exposed

The BOSHI (tip temper line) is visible

but medals were also awarded for services to the country

Original German WWII Vaulted Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid - L16 EKI Medals but on the other handOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very rare and sought after "Screw Back" version of the 1939 Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross) 1st Class. This is an excellent example with a Magnetic core, slightly vaulted design, and rare screw back attachment. It is marked with LDO number L16 on the back under the screw back, which represents Steinhauer & Lck of Ldenscheid. The LDO, (Leistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller Administration of