Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class Auction He was succeeded by Archer

He was succeeded by Archer M

especially of the edges

the reverse with a raised inscription of “CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS” (“FASTER

69 mm (w) x 66

yellow and black striped ribbon

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class Auction He was succeeded by Archer(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issues). 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 date of 1939, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 34 mm (w) x 44. 18 mm (h), weighing 20.