Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Screwback Version, By R. Wächtler & Lange Auction comes in five classes: Grand

comes in five classes: Grand Cross (GCC)

We had not gone very far when the firing commenced again in our front

with Repetition Clasp and Crossed Swords

he was discharged to the 12th Reserve Battalion on March 6

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Screwback Version, By R. Wächtler & Lange Auction comes in five classes: Grand(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a complete threaded screwback assembly; maker marked L55 for R. Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida on the reverse; measuring 43. 98 mm (w) x 43. 88 mm (h); weighing 24. 1 grams;