Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Its Case Of Issue Newly Listed Cross above the crown

Cross above the crown

the rim trimmed in gold-coloured paint

serving with the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles

Sorrel that had been lost earlier in June

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Its Case Of Issue Newly Listed Cross above the crownAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal 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 slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; vaulted; unmarked; measuring 44. 13 mm x 44. 16 mm; weighing 20. 8