An Iron Cross First Class 1939 With Ldo Case By C.f. Zimmermann certificate_of_authenticity (with good quality modern replacement

(with good quality modern replacement ribbon)

gloss finish on two

Footnote: Frank Ashby was born on March 13

was appointed Acting Rear-Admiral later that year

with extremely fine hand painted details

An Iron Cross First Class 1939 With Ldo Case By C.f. Zimmermann certificate_of_authenticity (with good quality modern replacementSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, maker marked "L 52" (C. F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim) on the reverse, 44. 3 mm, screwback, scattered paint chipping on the arms, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked with the LDO (Administration of German Orders Manufacturers) insignia and maker stamped in blue ink "L 52" (C. F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim) inside an elongated rectangular box on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, case extremely fine.