Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim - EKI P-1853 Enfield The crossing was made against

The crossing was made against enemy fire in twelve man assault boats that weighed one thousand pounds each

Comes complete with its original Lee-Metford first model bayonet dated 4 '92

Around the flared base of the vessel there are EIGHT other coins

The pathfinders soon learned they'd been misdropped

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim - EKI P-1853 Enfield The crossing was made againstOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very nice example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked L 15 on the back of the pin, which represents Otto Schickle of Pforzheim. The medal is in very fine condition. The silver plate is retained quite well, with lots of dark patination, and the black paint on the cross is very good. The basic design of the WWII crosses is a