Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Its Case Of Issue GTRexclude and a soutache constructed of

and a soutache constructed of crimson coloured weaving (indicative of General Staff)

before being transferred to "Y" Depot in Halifax

Belt fabricated from a very thick leather

as removed from uniform

then taken on strength in France at the Canadian Base Depot the next day

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Its Case Of Issue GTRexclude and a soutache constructed ofAn fine example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse; 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 vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; an unmarked example; measuring 44. 19 mm (w) x 44. 24 mm (h);