WW2 German Iron Cross 1st Class Case EMPTY

The WW2 German Iron Cross 1st Class Case (Empty) is an original presentation and storage box designed specifically for the Iron Cross 1st Class military decoration awarded during the Second World War. The case is typically constructed from a wood or pressed cardboard base, covered with black leatherette material. The interior is lined with a fitted dark velvet insert on the bottom to accommodate the cross, and a satin or silk upper lining, often white or ivory in color. The lid is hinged, and the case is secured with a small press-button clasp at the front. Cases like this were issued with the Iron Cross 1st Class to protect and present the award. This empty case does not include the medal itself. Such items are relevant to collectors and researchers interested in military history, as they represent the official means of packaging and presenting one of Nazi Germany’s most recognized decorations during the 1939–1945 period.