"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson visually-hidden the reverse the coat of

the reverse the coat of arms of Oldenburg

with its mint period original tri-fold ribbon

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the reverse medallion has been rotated and sits upside down bearing two drums with flags and the inscription SENE 699

foil and beading completely intact

"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson visually-hidden the reverse the coat ofThis is the most comprehensive and detailed book yet written about the German Iron Cross First Class (EK 1) decoration of 1939. On hundreds of pages you will find information about the history of the award, its manufacturing process, award procedures, and, most importantly, precise data, photographs, and scans which will enable the collector or student of this famous and prestigious emblem of honor to positively identify genuine pre 1945 produced