WW2 German 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class with Pin Back

German World War Two 1939 Iron Cross First Class with pin back.

The Iron Cross was awarded for bravery in battle as well as other military contributions in a battlefield environment.

• The Iron Cross 1st Class was a pin-on medal with no ribbon
• was worn centered on  uniform left  breast pocket,
• Either on dress uniforms or everyday outfit.

 This Iron Cross First Class award features:

• Quality badge.
• Pin back fastener has a flat bar.and is maker marked with 65.
• The front has a swastika and 1939.

It was a progressive award, with the second class having to be earned before the first class and so on for the higher degrees.