German WW2 Iron Cross 1st Class EK1 Maker Marked "L/11" Wilhelm Deumer

This is an original German WW2 Iron Cross First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse), marked L/11 for the esteemed maker Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid. The cross features a blackened iron core with nearly all original enamel intact and a silver frame with aged patina and edge wear, including two notable surface indents.

The reverse shows an uncleaned, uniform dark finish, and is fitted with a "fat pin" style banjo clasp, block hinge, and round wire catch, typical of Deumer's manufacture. Maker mark "L/11" is cleanly stamped below the catch.

Instituted again in 1939, the Iron Cross was a symbol of bravery and military merit. The First Class version was awarded for acts of valor above and beyond the requirements of the Second Class. Wilhelm Deumer was one of a small number of authorized wartime medal manufacturers, making this a highly collectible example.

Specifications:

• Material: Metal
• Origin: Germany
• Period: WW2
• Provenance: Veteran bring-back item from the European theater; preserved in excellent, untouched condition

Condition:

Very Good/Fine – Shows light to moderate wear, may have minor imperfections. A very fine example of the collectible. Collector Quality.

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