WW2 German Iron Cross 1st Class Maker 4 Steinhauer and Luck Ludenscheid

The WW2 German Iron Cross 1st Class Maker 4 Steinhauer and Lück Ludenscheid is a military decoration awarded by Nazi Germany during the Second World War. This particular example was produced by Steinhauer and Lück, a well-known manufacturer in Lüdenscheid, identified by the maker code “4” stamped on the reverse of the badge. The Iron Cross 1st Class was awarded for acts of valor and leadership in combat and was worn on the left breast pocket of the uniform. It is a pin-back design, featuring a black iron core with a silver frame in the form of a cross pattée. The obverse displays a central swastika and the year “1939” at the lower arm, denoting the year of institution for the Second World War version of the award. Each piece from Steinhauer and Lück is noted for its quality workmanship and adherence to wartime specifications.