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Formed as equal-armed cross with raised ribbed border and central low-relief swastika above 1939, pin and catchplate added to the reverse. 21.6 grams, 44 mm.



From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman.

The Iron Cross 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz) was Germany's restored military decoration for bravery, established by Adolf Hitler with a new design featuring the swastika and the date, replacing older Prussian versions and awarded in 2nd Class, 1st Class, and the Knight's Cross for acts beyond the call of duty.