Nice "Been There" WWII Iron Cross 1st Class by Alois Rettenmeyer (L59)

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  • Nice "Been There" WWII Iron Cross 1st Class by Alois Rettenmeyer (L59)
  • Nice "Been There" WWII Iron Cross 1st Class by Alois Rettenmeyer (L59)
  • Nice "Been There" WWII Iron Cross 1st Class by Alois Rettenmeyer (L59)
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a nice "been there" German Iron Cross 1st class by Alois Rettenmeyer, maker L5The Iron Cross was reinstituted by Hitler, it having originally been a Prussian decoration. It was conferred for bravery in action and other meritorious military acts, and the 1st class version does not hang by a ribbon like the 2nd class version.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-3/4" height and 1-3/4" width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Plated brass or tombak, steel center.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical T-style pin with C catch.

MARKINGS:

L59.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a Nazi Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX11 LDDEX2/11 SDJJX3/11

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The medal shows some light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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