"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson Auction Archive slight contact wear on outside

slight contact wear on outside

stamped "LUFTSCHIFF HINDENBURG

measuring 77 mm (w) x 130 mm (l)

employed as a mariner

Reichleiter and Honorary SS-Gruppenführer

"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson Auction Archive slight contact wear on outsideThis is the most comprehensive and detailed book yet written about the German Iron Cross First Class (EK 1) decoration of 1939. On hundreds of pages you will find information about the history of the award, its manufacturing process, award procedures, and, most importantly, precise data, photographs, and scans which will enable the collector or student of this famous and prestigious emblem of honor to positively identify genuine pre 1945 produced