Iron Cross EK1 By Fritz Zimmermann With Citation & Presentation Case

An original Iron Cross EK1 by Zimmermann, three-piece construction with a blackened iron core, within a ribbed border.  The obverse depicts a mobile swastika in the centre of a Prussian-style cross with the re-institution date “1939” embossed below.  The reverse of the iron cross has a vertical pinback, and barrel hinge with a flat wire catch; marked “L/52” for Fritz Zimmermann, Stuggart.   The K1 was awarded to Unteroffizer Johann Deuter, who served with 3rd Panzerjager Ab on the 10th of December 1944.  The presentation box is covered in black leatherette with a silver iron cross embossed on the lid, with some light scuffs.  The inside is lined with beige rayon, with a push button hinge catch.   The medal has no damage or repairs, a few minor marks otherwise in very good condition.