Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class Hold signed by "H

signed by "H

in Esquimalt

a crimped barrel hinge

41 Navy men were also killed and 125 or more men were wounded

on October 24th

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class Hold signed by "H(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened brass (non magnetic) within a 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 slender banjo style vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 43. 88 mm (w) x 43. 72 mm (h); weighing 17. 6 grams; light wear to the swastika,