Iron Cross 1st Class 1939, Schinkel variant, Paul Meybauer, Berlin, in early case

Iron Cross 1st Class 1939, Schinkel variant, in its early case . Three-part construction, with a core of black lacquered iron. Overall in very good, virtually unworn condition, the core with complete black lacquer, the frame frosted, the edges polished, with a fine, untouched patina. As is typical for this variant, it bears no maker's mark, but is a known variant from the Paul Meybauer company of Berlin. This cross is a so-called Schinkel version. This variant has significantly narrower arms and appears less bulky overall than the standard versions of the 1939 variant. With this appearance, the cross closely resembles the original form of the Iron Cross designed by the renowned Prussian architect Friedrich Schinkel. Therefore, this rare, early variant is also known as the "Schinkel variant." It features the "bottle pin" typical of early Meybauer crosses. Magnetic core. Dimensions of the cross: Height 42,99 mm, width 42,81 mm, weight: 14,17 g.

In its original, early case. The case is covered on the outside with black leatherette paper. The flat lid features an Iron Cross embossed in silver. The interior is lined with white velvet, the lid with white silk, and the hinge is in perfect condition. The push button and hinge are magnetic; all photographs are UV negative. Case dimensions: 69,08 × 68,87 × 20,96 mm.
Extremely rare set, in very good condition, awarded from 1939 to mid-1940!