Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Tapered Vertical Pinback Lee-Enfield (SMLE) This example is interesting in

This example is interesting in that it lacks the Zeitzünder ("time fuze") that these are usually equipped with

within months they were reduced to two white stripes

at which time it was redesignated the Bombardier Badge

216 wounded

Included in this grouping of George R

Original German WWII Navy Kriegsmarine Brass Core Iron Cross First Class 1939 EKI with Tapered Vertical Pinback Lee-Enfield (SMLE) This example is interesting inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, slightly "vaulted" design, and tapered brass pin attachment. The brass core examples are less often seen than the steel core, and were usually issued to members of the Kriegsmarine (Navy), as the brass alloy was much more resistance to the corrosion caused by ocean air. It is not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for