Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive 1871 during the Franco-Prussian War

1871 during the Franco-Prussian War

The reverse bears an excerpt of the Dutch National Anthem "DEN VADERLANT GHETROUWE" (Loyal to the Fatherland)

James Palace (addressed to "Major Geoffery William Biddle

175 Squadron RCAF

against Paraguay

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive 1871 during the Franco-Prussian War(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 vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a rounded catch; marked L 11 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 43. 74 mm (w) x 43. 75 mm (h);