Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Screwback Version, By R. Wächtler & Lange Newly Listed Edward VII (PLY

Edward VII (PLY

1917 at St

"How could you do any damage with four 500 pound bombs

original lightly soiled ribbons

The blade's obverse ricasso is maker marked "W

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Screwback Version, By R. Wächtler & Lange Newly Listed Edward VII (PLY(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a complete threaded screwback assembly; maker marked L55 for R. Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida on the reverse; measuring 43. 98 mm (w) x 43. 88 mm (h); weighing 24. 1 grams;