Germany. A Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Fritz Zimmermann, Pforzheim GTRexclude Hollow construction

Hollow construction

in case of issue (marked Scheid)

34 mm long stickpins at either end

Graf joined the Luftwaffe in 1935 and initially only flew transport missions

the stick pin in bronze

Germany. A Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Fritz Zimmermann, Pforzheim GTRexclude Hollow constructionAn 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;