Iron Cross 1939 1st class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 1.Klasse 1939), established by the decree of Adolf Hitler of 1 September 1939 in order to distinguish all persons who showed exceptional courage during combat operations, achieved particularly significant achievements in combat or committed independent actions having a significant impact on the course of combat, as well as for outstanding command in combat conditions or repeatedly distinguished themselves during combat operations, core brass (non-magnetic), with almost completely preserved black, unglued frame, silver plated, covered with a delicate patina, signed reverse "L58", nut-mounted version.
operation: Rudolf Souval, Wien
