Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Gebrüder Godet & Co. of Berlin - EKI Cannons & Mortars Equally instituted that day were

Equally instituted that day were 11 silver bars bearing the names of actions in which the recipient had participated

USS Ray made eight war patrols and earned seven Battle Stars

indicating that it is a size 55 liner for a size 62 shell

such as elevated carbon dioxide levels

though only the "R" remains:

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Gebrüder Godet & Co. of Berlin - EKI Cannons & Mortars Equally instituted that day wereOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very good example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked with rare LDO number L 50 on the back under the pin catch, which represents Gebrder Godet & Co. of Berlin. The The LDO, (Leistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller Administration of German orders Manufacturers), was a self governing organization formed in 1941