Original German WWII Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Rudolf Wächtler & Lange - EKI Chinese Militaria Overall a very nice "relic"

Overall a very nice "relic" condition Imperial Prussian pickelhaube

though it definitely does show use

his whistle at the ready for signalling his troops to follow him "OVER THE TOP"

On 1 August 1942 the first M1942 helmets were placed into production

It was also determined that key to the survival of the boats operating in the rivers would be close air support

Original German WWII Cased Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Rudolf Wächtler & Lange - EKI Chinese Militaria Overall a very nice "relic"Original Items: Only One Available. This an excellent cased 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 back with Prsidialkanzlei des Fhrers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 100 on the underside of the pin, which represents Rudolf Wchtler & Lange of Mittweida, Saxony. The medal is in very good condition. The silver plate is retained quite