Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Friedrich Orth of Vienna - EKI MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock the air echelon conducted antisubmarine

the air echelon conducted antisubmarine patrols along the California coast from Muroc

and the Germans occupied the city on June 14

The division returned to the United States through the New York Port of Embarkation at Hoboken

New Made Item: This is small olive canvas and leather bag originally attached to the lower frame of the combat pack (Beutel zum Gefechtsgepack) also called an 'A' Frame by some collectors

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Friedrich Orth of Vienna - EKI MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock the air echelon conducted antisubmarineOriginal Items: Only One Available. This a very nice example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a non magnetic brass core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked with lieferant (supplier) number 15 on the pin, which represents Friedrich Orth of Wien (Vienna). The medal is in very fine condition. The silver plate is retained quite well, with lots of speckled patination, and the black paint on the background is quite nice,