Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Vertical Pinback - EKI Vickers MMG with a silvered "rose" on

with a silvered "rose" on the top

The left front chest bears the an incredibly rare 457th Bombardment Squadron hand painted leather patch

I attended 8th Air Force meetings the first Wednesday of every month

The "bnz" code indicates that Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG

- Original 1/327 TIGER FORCE AIRBORNE insignia patch

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Vertical Pinback - EKI Vickers MMG with a silvered "rose" onOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very good example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for later war produced awards. The medal is in very good condition, and the silver plate is retained well, with areas of wear and oxidation. The black paint on the background is retained well, with just a bit of checking and age crazing. The