Germany. A Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Fritz Zimmermann, Pforzheim Buy Now Footnote: Otto Maashoff

Footnote: Otto Maashoff

The leather backstrap has a small brass buckle enabling it to be functional as a chin strap

inscribed "Stirndruckfrei

He was discharged from the Service under Routine Order 1029 (10) as "Unable to meet the required military physical standards" at No

Second World War Group of Six

Germany. A Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Fritz Zimmermann, Pforzheim Buy Now Footnote: Otto MaashoffAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; with a vertical tapered pin, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 25 mm x 44. 27 mm; marked L 52 under catch; weighing 17. 0 grams; Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior;