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

signed by "H

By that date he had achieved the rank of Feldwebel

It includes six parts containing thirty-one sections: Part I - Individual Training on Foot (General Principles and Annual Course of Training

Holy Roman Emperor

the badge suspended from a diamond-set gold loop

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,