An Iron Cross 1St Class 1939; Schinkel Version By Wilhelm Deumer certificate_of_authenticity an early Polish made cross

an early Polish made cross

which was found guilty of having inadequate maintenance and safety procedures

London Gazette 30 January 1920: ‘In recognition of gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping or attempting to escape from captivity

SUBJECT 22d 1895

Also with original paper medal shipping sleeves

An Iron Cross 1St Class 1939; Schinkel Version By Wilhelm Deumer certificate_of_authenticity an early Polish made crossAn Iron Cross 1st Class 1939; Schinkel Version by Wilhelm Deumer magnetic core, vaulted, screwback version with clamshell or sunburst type of screw disc, unmarked, but attributed to Wilhelm Deumer; 42. 62mm(w) x 42. 08mm(h), weighs (with disc), 25. 8 grams, in worn condition, very fine; a very scarce early version of the Iron Cross 1st Cl. 1939.