Original German WWII Vaulted Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid - L16 EKI Medals which allowed the straighter bullet

which allowed the straighter bullet trajectory to be taken advantage of

but the supply sergeants expressed a strong veto

after re-designation as Eighth Air Force

Edges of arm band are finely stitched indicating a very high quality production

The BOSHI (tip temper line) is visible

Original German WWII Vaulted Screw Back Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid - L16 EKI Medals which allowed the straighter bulletOriginal 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, slightly vaulted design, and rare screw back attachment. It is marked with LDO number L16 on the back under the screw back, which represents Steinhauer & Lck of Ldenscheid. The LDO, (Leistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller Administration of