PERSONAL GROUPING OF 11 DECORATIONS AND DOCUMENTS BELONGING TO WORLD WAR II GERMAN LUFTWAFFE STUKA PILOT AND GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD WINNER LIEUTENANT HEINZ SCHMITT

FIRST CLASS WORLD WAR II IRON CROSS

Pictured below are slightly enlarged front and back views of the First Class World War II Iron Cross which is included in this lot. The cross is manufactured in the standard three (3) piece construction design and is magnetic. As demonstrated by the photo, the excellent silver content of the rim area has taken on a deep patina over the years and is obviously many years of age. The black paint on the center of the cross on both sides is in excellent condition overall, although there are some superficial surface wear scratches visible on each side under high magnification viewing.

The reverse of the cross similarly demonstrates patina and age. The flat box hinge and coke bottle style attaching pin and catch assembly are all fully functional and ready for use. A "L44" maker's mark appears stamped into the upper center of the attaching pin denoting that this medal was produced by the firm of JAKOB BENGEL of Idar/Oberdonau. In all ways, this is an exceptionally nice World War II Iron Cross and would be a worthy addition to any World War II medals collection..

Above is an enlarged view of the numbered "L44" mark stamped into the back of the attaching pin for the lst Class Iron Cross. This photo also shows the squared off appearance of the catch, as well as the age and patina which this item possesses.

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