An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Screwback Version By Schauerte & Hohfeld GTRexclude For this action he was

For this action he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class

172 mm in width x 112 mm in height

at the age of 36 and was buried at Montreal (Notre Dame des Neiges) Cemetery

(Lockheed B-14) Photo taken over the English Channel

Aquired directly from the soldiers Family living in Canada

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Screwback Version By Schauerte & Hohfeld GTRexclude For this action he wasA fine quality screwback Iron Cross 1939 First Class with crisp details; two piece construction; silver frame and magnetic iron core; functional and complete screwback; faintly maker marked L 54 (Schauerte & Hohfeld, Ldenscheid) on reverse; measuring 44. 07 mm x 43. 98 mm; weighing 17. 1 grams; near extremely fine condition with the silver frame still retaining its original lustre and the paint well preserved; rare maker.