Original German WWII Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Alois Rettenmaier - L59 EKI German Awards Medals Badges Insignia - The preparation of plans

- The preparation of plans for hauling cargo and personnel over military roads

Painted versions of this badge are far more rare than the enamel

Rearmed with Russian rifles

the addition of a fragmentation sleeve gave it greatly increased anti-personnel fragmentation ability

The elongated left side plate incorporates a large bar with two connected saddle rings

Original German WWII Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Alois Rettenmaier - L59 EKI German Awards Medals Badges Insignia - The preparation of plansOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very rare and sought after "Screw Back" version of the 1939 Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross) 1st Class. This is an excellent example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and rare screw back attachment. It is marked with LDO number L59 on the back under the screw back, which represents Alois Rettenmaier of Schwbisch Gmnd. The LDO, was a self governing organization formed in