Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, 1957 Version Auction A Second War Miniature Group

A Second War Miniature Group of Five Awards - 1939-1945 Star (bronze

Footnote: Claude Francis Mahaney was born on April 8

semi hollow construction

no trace of the other four members of the Crew could be found

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, 1957 Version Auction A Second War Miniature Group(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with an oak leaf branch consisting of three leaves, dated 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 24 mm (w) x 44. 15 mm (h); weighing 15. 9 grams; in overall very fine condition.