GERMAN WWII IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS.

A good early non maker marked example retaining all its original finish. Flat construction, in its early type box, which at one stage had a silvered outline of the Iron Cross to the exterior lid, which unfortunately has been erased, also the push button opening catch has been removed. The artificial silk to the upper inner lid has a few rust spots. Within the box is a ‘16.5.1945’ dated cutting from the London Evening Standard showing Hermann Goering removing his medals on capture, we are not suggesting that this award has anything to do with Hermann Goering but has probably been used as a connection between the medal and the period of its obtaining by the original owner just after WWII.

Code: 85716