An Absolutely Mint Iron Cross 1939 In Its Case Of Issue Hold " (Richard Siepers

" (Richard Siepers

To be additional Members of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Gallantry: Major Geoffrey William Biddle

Brooke was transferred to the 54th Infantry Battalion overseas on August 24th

green oxidation spots evident

Some tests were done and all stood up very well

An Absolutely Mint Iron Cross 1939 In Its Case Of Issue Hold " (Richard SiepersAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse, white metal cross pattee of multi piece construction, with a blackened brass core (non magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 43. 66 mm x 43. 77 mm; weighing 20. 0 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior;