German WWII Iron Cross 1st Class

German WWII Iron Cross 1st Class-This is an interesting example and a good looking badge. The black finish on the iron core is 90% in place. The silver on both the frame and on the reverse has toned to a light pewter like gray color. The pin setup is interesting. Someone has re-attached the catch, and put it on backwards. It works, but it is backward. This medal is marked on the pin with a “26” for the maker Klein & Quenzer. A desirable example and priced to sell. History: The German Iron Cross of 1939, awarded during World War II, was a reintroduction of the historic Prussian Iron Cross by Adolf Hitler at the start of the conflict, featuring a swastika in the center and a ribbon incorporating the colors of the TR regime (black, white, and red) instead of the traditional Prussian black and white stripes. This medal was essentially a way to continue the tradition of military valor recognition while aligning it with the new ideology.