Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Screwback Version, By R. Wächtler & Lange Auction in box of issue

in box of issue

with Repetition Clasp and Crossed Swords

along with carcinoma of his bladder

He was credited with having served in Canada

he was discharged to the 12th Reserve Battalion on March 6

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Screwback Version, By R. Wächtler & Lange Auction in box of issue(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 a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a complete threaded screwback assembly; maker marked L55 for R. Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida on the reverse; measuring 43. 98 mm (w) x 43. 88 mm (h); weighing 24. 1 grams;