An Iron Cross 1939 First Class United Republic of 1934 and signed in black

1934 and signed in black ink by the mayor of Schwerin

was buried by (a) shell

complete with cloth and paper backing

place of birth (Bocholt)

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class United Republic of 1934 and signed in blackAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 44. 29 mm x 44. 22 mm; weighing 20. 7 grams; a gently worn