Original German WWII Cased Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - EKI Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles The base of the skis

The base of the skis are black and have been waxed at some point indicating use

Then a magazine pouch was added on the side of the holster

The first 131967 is found on the frame and grip frame

or year "One Seven" (17) of Emperor Showa's reign

Original German WWII Cased Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - EKI Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles The base of the skisOriginal 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. It is not maker marked, which is not uncommon, as many smaller makers did not add any markings to the awards they made. 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