Iron Cross First Class 1914 - Hansen certificate_of_authenticity many of whom had served

many of whom had served together during the rebellion

one of 353 awarded to several anti-aircraft batteries in the Defence of London for the downing of the German Zepplein L15

London Gazette 2 August 1945

one clasp: TEL-EL-KEBIR

with a South African gold half pond coin of 1894 fitted to the front

Iron Cross First Class 1914 - Hansen certificate_of_authenticity many of whom had servedIron Cross First Class 1914 Iron core, magnetic, silver framed, vaulted (42. 60x45. 50), with large silver screw plate (45mm), maker marked "M. HANSEN D. R. G. M. 650006 800". Highly desirable Crosses by this maker were known to be favorites of German WWI flying aces like Oswald Boelcke. Considerable rust spots, good fair condition.