An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; 1957 Version Newly Listed maker marked “100” on loop

maker marked “100” on loop for Rudolf Wächtler & Lange

leaving the overlapping areas underneath each medal with their original tones

he saw considerable service in the Atlantic escorting convoys

Footnote: The 2nd Pioneer Battalion was organized on December 22

One First War Wound Badge in Black without Document

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; 1957 Version Newly Listed maker marked “100” on loopA mint alternative de nazified replacement version of an Iron Cross 1939; white metal cross pattee 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 pinback; barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 44. 02 mm x 44. 03 mm;