Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, 1957 Version Auction fine early quality

fine early quality

He was educated in Victoria

original ribbon with bronze hanger inscribed "CROWNED 1902"

semi hollow construction

Footnote: Claude Francis Mahaney was born on April 8

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, 1957 Version Auction fine early quality(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with an oak leaf branch consisting of three leaves, dated 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 24 mm (w) x 44. 15 mm (h); weighing 15. 9 grams; in overall very fine condition.