Germany, Third Reich. An Iron Cross 1939, I Class With Case, Godet Archive arriving in the French theatre

arriving in the French theatre on the 26th

painted black on the obverse and dark green on the reverse

entering via the Barrents Sea

hand engraved insignia

” Each carrier had a

Germany, Third Reich. An Iron Cross 1939, I Class With Case, Godet Archive arriving in the French theatreAn Iron Cross 1939 First Class; silver frame; iron core (magnetic); pinback on reverse; marked L 50 on reverse, slightly scratched on backside; measuring 44. 10 mm x 44. 00 mm; pleasant even patina from age; excellent condition. Case of issue constructed of black carton; silver outlined of an Iron Cross embossed on the outside lid; unmarked; measuring 69 mm x 69 mm; near extremely fine condition.