Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, 1957 Issue Auction with original signature of SS-Sturmbannführer

with original signature of SS-Sturmbannführer

as it was noted that he was Killed in Action

1913 he was promoted to the rank of sergeant

Footnote: awards of the Vatican

who resigned to join the regular Army for service in the First World War

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, 1957 Issue Auction with original signature of SS-Sturmbannführer(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse, Entnazifiziert). A 1939 cross that has been professionally denazified and transitioned into a 1957 version cross. A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering, but missing its its swastika; the core has been re painted with a semi glossy finish; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style