Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Vertical Pinback - EKI Brown Bess Musket Parts later Mel Apt would lose

later Mel Apt would lose his life testing the Bell X-2 under similar circumstances

Richard Rinker GmbH was founded in 1910

given by the Arabs in North Africa in 1942

/ P proof mark at rear by the cap lock nipple

Experimental Test Samples are the first jackets produced when a new jacket type is being studied for selection to become a production garment

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Vertical Pinback - EKI Brown Bess Musket Parts later Mel Apt would loseOriginal 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 not maker marked, but that was not uncommon for later war produced awards. The medal is in very good condition, and the silver plate is retained well, with areas of wear and oxidation. The black paint on the background is retained well, with just a bit of checking and age crazing. The