Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Vertical Pinback - Unmarked Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts otherwise spring and follower removed

otherwise spring and follower removed

the maker was part of one of the most famous schools / lineages in Japanese swordmaking

but there are areas of wear and cracking in the finish itself

was popular in the 1700s and 1800s for its stimulating nicotine boost and was also believed to help relieve common colds and stop snoring

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Vertical Pinback - Unmarked Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts otherwise spring and follower removedOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very good example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and tapered steel pin attachment. It is not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for these awards. Close examination may be able to determine the maker, as the major makers had their own distinctive styles. The medal is in very good condition, showing a lovely lightly oxidized patina on the silver portions of the