Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Paul Meybauer of Berlin - EKI Category_Martini-Henry Accessories This rifle is in used

This rifle is in used but nice condition and a "ghost" of an "ANCHOR" stamp used as a Confederate acceptance mark directly in front of the butt plate tang

on the back of the interior

The liner and chin strap on this example are rubberized canvas or oil cloth

It is nicely marked as follows:

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Paul Meybauer of Berlin - EKI Category_Martini-Henry Accessories This rifle is in usedOriginal Items: Only One Available. This an excellent example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked on the pin with LDO number L 13, for maker Paul Meybauer of Berlin. The LDO, (Leistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller Administration of German orders Manufacturers), was a self governing organization formed in 1941 which regulated the manufacturing of all