Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, 1957 Version Auction original ribbon with bronze hanger

original ribbon with bronze hanger inscribed "CROWNED 1902"

centre with amber stone mounted within ornate silver gilt setting

A Second War Miniature Group of Five Awards - 1939-1945 Star (bronze

Footnote: Claude Francis Mahaney was born on April 8

He was educated in Victoria

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, 1957 Version Auction original ribbon with bronze hanger(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). A a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with an oak leaf branch consisting of three leaves, dated 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 24 mm (w) x 44. 15 mm (h); weighing 15. 9 grams; in overall very fine condition.