An Iron Cross 1939 First Class By D.h Mayer’s Hofkunst Prägeanstalt With Ldo Case Auction including the Emperor of Austria

including the Emperor of Austria

bronze with red and blue enamels

gilt insignia and crown

A Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle - Gilt die-stamped cupal

promoted to Captain

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class By D.h Mayer’s Hofkunst Prägeanstalt With Ldo Case Auction including the Emperor of AustriaA near mint condition Iron Cross 1939 First Class; silver frame; iron core (magnetic); flat, without curvature; screwback verion; maker marked L 18 (D. H Mayers Hofkunst Prgeanstalt, Pforzheim) on reverse; measuring 44 mm x 44 mm; near mint. A well preserved Iron Cross 1939 First Class case; exterior constructed of black leatherette; LDO embossed on the inside lid; recessed black felt base; functional button closure; measuring 73 mm x 71 mm; near mint