Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, By Klein & Quenzer Auction surrounded by a full-wreath of

surrounded by a full-wreath of leafing

with ball finals

stamped "Marquis Studio

Serving as best man was Bill Drinkwater

he "returned to bed for 5 weeks

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, By Klein & Quenzer Auction surrounded by a full-wreath of(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 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 slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Klein & Quenzer; measuring 44.