Original German WWII Cased Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - EKI Japanese Field Gear The bore on this rifle

The bore on this rifle is in excellent condition

Such an expedition also had the potential of taking control of the Swedish mines and opening up the Baltic for the Allies

The included regimental photo comes to us in an old frame

When WWII began in earnest

as they often were by USGI souvenir hunters after the war

Original German WWII Cased Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback - EKI Japanese Field Gear The bore on this rifleOriginal Items: Only One Available. This an excellent example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is not maker marked, which is not uncommon, as many smaller makers did not add any markings to the awards they made. The brass core examples are less often seen than the steel core, and were usually issued to members of the Kriegsmarine (Navy), as the brass alloy was much more