Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Rudolf Wachtler & Lange of Mittweida - EKI nChannel It is common practice to

It is common practice to give a cap such as this to a visiting General

Opinion in the US was split on how to respond

It is constructed of black fur felt with grosgrain ribbon hatband

Senate in 1962

On the interior of the lid there remains the original packing label

Original German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Rudolf Wachtler & Lange of Mittweida - EKI nChannel It is common practice toOriginal Items: Only One Available. This an excellent example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939, with a Magnetic core, flat design, and straight pin attachment. It is maker marked on the back with Prsidialkanzlei des Fhrers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 100 on the pin, which represents Rudolf Wachtler & Lange of Mittweida. The medal is in very good condition. The silver plate is retained quite well, and is still quite shiny,