Germany. A Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Fritz Zimmermann, Pforzheim GTRexclude in case of issue (marked

in case of issue (marked Scheid)

HE LIVES - IN A WAY THAT HUMBLES THE UNDERTAKINGS OF MOST MEN"

34 mm long stickpins at either end

Hollow construction

Graf joined the Luftwaffe in 1935 and initially only flew transport missions

Germany. A Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Fritz Zimmermann, Pforzheim GTRexclude in case of issue (markedAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; with a vertical tapered pin, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 25 mm x 44. 27 mm; marked L 52 under catch; weighing 17. 0 grams; Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior;