Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Friedrich Orth of Vienna - EKI French Militaria It does not appear to

It does not appear to have been used on a belt for any significant amount of time

indicating a good amount of use

Serving in the brigade alongside the 2nd Battalion were the 8th Battalion

though it was not cleaned properly for a while

The buckle had the seal of the United States on the center (or "male") piece and a laurel wreath on the circular (or "female") piece

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Friedrich Orth of Vienna - EKI French Militaria It does not appear toOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very nice example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked with lieferant (supplier) number 15 on the pin, which represents Friedrich Orth of Wien (Vienna). The medal is in very fine condition. The silver plate is retained quite well, with lots of speckled patination, and the black paint on the background is quite nice,