Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, Schinkel Version Auction Archive Dietrich remained a controversial figure

Dietrich remained a controversial figure for having sided with Nazi Germany's foes during the Second World War

as worn by recipient

blue and silver enamels

inscribed “Qualitäts Marke” (Quality Brand)

two worn examples in overall very fine condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, Schinkel Version Auction Archive Dietrich remained a controversial figure(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a convex Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central raised mobile swastika, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flattened integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 86