Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 in LDO Box Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia Tin measures 12” L x

Tin measures 12” L x 7” H

The sword boasts the more elegant "Lion's Head" Pommel with very distinctive Lion's mane draped down the back strap

When buried and run over by a large vehicle

original blacked brass "doughnut hole" USMC buttons which are still partly blacked

later abandoned

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 in LDO Box Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia Tin measures 12” L xOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a highly sought after 1939 Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross) 1st Class in an LDO box. No Iron Cross collection is complete without the rare LDO box. This one shows only minor wear. Thankfully, the original paper hinge is still intact. The typical dark blue artificial leather covering has traces of handling and age. On the underside of the case, there are small abrasions in the corners. The interior of the case is