Germany, Wehrmacht. An Unusual 1939 Iron Cross I Class, Screwback Version, by C.F. Zimmermann GTRexclude reverse with the coat-of-arms of

reverse with the coat-of-arms of the Italian Republic above the two-line inscription "IL PRESIDENTE DELLA REPVBBLICA"

65 mm (w) x 35

and includes running marks and tarnishing to the blade

the centre presents a gilded image of the heraldic lion above crossed sabers riveted to a floral wreath tied at the bottom with a ribbon

the interior presents the maker mark GARRARD & Co in the lid

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Unusual 1939 Iron Cross I Class, Screwback Version, by C.F. Zimmermann GTRexclude reverse with the coat-of-arms of(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse, Schraubscheibe). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse with a central threaded screw post emanating from a circular disc, retaining an original backplate and nut, the six