An Iron Cross First Class 1939, By Wächtler & Lange Buy Now Footnote: The medal was instituted

Footnote: The medal was instituted on January 21

His success was immediate

with the enemy breaking through the blocked trench just before noon and bombed them out of their next traverse

white metal beaver insignia in the centre and ribbon banner inscribed "CALGARY HIGHLANDERS"

in action against major units of the Japanese fleet west of the Marianas Islands during the first Battle of the Philippine Sea

An Iron Cross First Class 1939, By Wächtler & Lange Buy Now Footnote: The medal was institutedSilvered frame and non magnetic (brass core), unmarked, but textbook cross by maker Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, pin factory stamped 8 from underneath, worn, in very fine condition.