Original German WWII Vaulted Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Funcke & Brüninghaus of Lüdenscheid - EKI MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly the loading rammer on the

the loading rammer on the left side has gotten a bit loose

and the blade may have been arsenal reconditioned for reissue in WWII

The bores show some rifling

There are some areas where the leather finish has worn and/or cracked

built in 1079

Original German WWII Vaulted Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Funcke & Brüninghaus of Lüdenscheid - EKI MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly the loading rammer on theOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very rare and sought after "Screw Back" version of the 1939 Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross) 1st Class. This is an excellent example with a Magnetic core, vaulted design, and rare screw back attachment. It is maker marked with LDO number L 56 on the underside of the screw back, which represents Funcke & Brninghaus of Ldenscheid. The LDO, (Leistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller Administration of