Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Alois Rettenmaier of Schwäbisch-Gmünd - EKI British Helmets The ghost of a Waffenamt

The ghost of a Waffenamt marking can still be easily seen on the inside of the sling

It was not uncommon to find a field workshop's replacement during war time

It has been modified to add a 2nd half cock position

where heavy fighting culminated in the capture of Baguio

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Pinback by Alois Rettenmaier of Schwäbisch-Gmünd - EKI British Helmets The ghost of a WaffenamtOriginal Items: Only One Available. This an excellent example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked with LDO number L 59 on the back under the pin, which represents Alois Rettenmaier of Schwbisch Gmnd. The The LDO, (Leistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller Administration of German orders Manufacturers), was a self governing organization formed in 1941