Boxed Iron Cross First Class

This is a "non-maker marked" Boxed Iron Cross First Class in a Very Good Condition.

The "Box Iron Cross First Class" likely refers to the case or box in which the Iron Cross First Class, a German military decoration, was presented or stored. The Iron Cross First Class was a prestigious German military award that was first established during the Napoleonic Wars and later reintroduced during World War I and then in the era of Nazi Germany during World War II.

The Iron Cross First Class was a pin-on decoration that was worn on the uniform. The box, often made of black or blue cardboard or leather, was designed to protect and store the medal. These boxes were usually embossed with the Iron Cross symbol or other related insignia.

The Iron Cross First Class itself was typically a silver or iron cross and was awarded for acts of bravery and valor in the face of the enemy.

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