An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Case Of Issue Auction all silverware entering Austria was

all silverware entering Austria was required to has an import hallmark

and it was one of the first Canadian Corps units to attack when the Corps shifted to the Somme

with the Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 surmounted by the Clasp to the Iron Cross 1st Class 1939

He was no doubt pensioned out of the Royal Navy before the outbreak of World War II and was recalled to duty

rivets are in aluminum

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Case Of Issue Auction all silverware entering Austria wasSilver frame; iron core (magnetic); unmarked; functional vertical pinback; measuring 44 mm x 44 mm; light corrosion, very fine condition Case of issue; exterior in black leatherette; inside of lid lined in white; with champagne coloured felt medal bed; functional button closure; measuring 66 mm x 68 mm; better than very fine condition.