An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Screwback Version By Schauerte & Hohfeld GTRexclude the War Department announced on

the War Department announced on November 16

1917) and four blue Service Chevrons

" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) on their reverses

For this action he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class

contact marks and bruising on the Medal for the Civil War

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Screwback Version By Schauerte & Hohfeld GTRexclude the War Department announced onA 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.