Original German WWII Vaulted Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Funcke & Brüninghaus of Lüdenscheid - EKI MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly They do look however to

They do look however to possibly have been modified from the original configuration

and the blade may have been arsenal reconditioned for reissue in WWII

We almost never see them in this great condition

There are some areas where the leather finish has worn and/or cracked

the loading rammer on the left side has gotten a bit loose

Original German WWII Vaulted Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Funcke & Brüninghaus of Lüdenscheid - EKI MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly They do look however toOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very rare and sought after "Screw Back" version of the 1939 Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross) 1st Class. This is an excellent example with a Magnetic core, vaulted design, and rare screw back attachment. It is maker marked with LDO number L 56 on the underside of the screw back, which represents Funcke & Brninghaus of Ldenscheid. The LDO, (Leistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller Administration of