"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson Hold page 10723

page 10723

but the tunic remains in an overall extremely fine condition

A similar buckle is illustrated on page 243 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

obverse illustrating the bust of Canadian Ambassador Kenneth Taylor

"The Iron Cross 1. Class" by Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson Hold page 10723This 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