Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, by Paul Meybauer certificate_of_authenticity very fine detail

very fine detail

reverse dated by 17 MAII 1902 (coronation’s date) surrounded by a wreath composed of laurel and oak branches

with oxidation of the metal features

constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux dark brown leather exterior liner

consisting of an insignia constructed of aluminum

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, by Paul Meybauer certificate_of_authenticity very fine detail(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution 1939, the reverse with a crimped hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Paul