Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross First Class United Republic of December 20

December 20

larger size then usual

with an embossed Gothic scripted SS motto - "Meine Ehre heißt Treue"

She had a great deal at stake & allowance was to me made

1923 in Toronto

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross First Class United Republic of December 20(Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse). Consisting of a multi piece cross patte constructed of a blackened magnetic iron core within a silvered ribbed border, the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbers on the lower arm, the reverse plain with a vertical banjo style pinback, a barreled sheet metal hinge, and a round catch, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (h) x 44 mm (w), in very fine condition.