Original German WWII 1939 Iron Cross First Class by C.F. Zimmermann of Pforzheim - EKI Fusee Spring & Cover with no fuse opening

with no fuse opening

The Springfield Model 1868 was one of several model "trapdoor Springfields"

it was the only long-range

It has the correct gold embossed image of the Mother's Cross with a gold swas (Hook cross) on the cover

Unfortunately both sling swivels have been lost to the ages

Original German WWII 1939 Iron Cross First Class by C.F. Zimmermann of Pforzheim - EKI Fusee Spring & Cover with no fuse openingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original German WWII 1939 Iron Cross First Class, or Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse (EKI or EK1). Of particular collector interest, the reverse pin is clearly stamped 20 near the hinge, the Prsidialkanzlei des Fhrers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) manufacturer code assigned to C. F. Zimmermann of Pforzheim, Germany. The central Tatzenkreuz, or cross patte, is surrounded by the familiar