Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, by C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Instituted February 23

Instituted February 23

the reverse of each with an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”

the cross and frame are raised and supported by strips of white cloth

measuring 190 mm x 99 mm (folded)

(Infanterie Offiziersdegen M89)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, by C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Instituted February 23(Eisernes Kreuze 1939 I. Klasse). constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from an oval base plate, unmarked but with the core demonstrating characteristics of manufacture by C. F.