Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Ferdinand Hoffstätter - EKI MG 34 Mounts "A" and "H" positioned to

"A" and "H" positioned to the left and right respectively on each side of the wreath

on the side under the rear sight

They soon left as well

" and shows evidence of having considerable engravings down it's length now almost entirely worn away

Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Ferdinand Hoffstätter - EKI MG 34 Mounts "A" and "H" positioned toOriginal Items: Only One Available. This an excellent example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. The brass core examples are less often seen than the steel core, and were usually issued to members of the Kriegsmarine (Navy), as the brass alloy was much more resistance to the corrosion caused by ocean air. It is maker marked with rare LDO number L 19 on the back under the pin