Iron Cross First Class 1939 - Maker 20 Buy Now with the 1st and 2nd

with the 1st and 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers taking part in the First Day of the Battle of the Somme that saw the British forces sustain horrific casualties

while both sleeves have wreathed Tudor crowns rank badges

contracted while on active service and permitted to retain his rank of Lieutenant on January 18

near fine and rare

Only 22 Conspicuous Gallantry Medals were awarded for the Ashantee War of 1873-74

Iron Cross First Class 1939 - Maker 20 Buy Now with the 1st and 2ndIron Cross First Class 1939 Maker 20 Iron Cross First Class 1939, magnetic, slightly vaulted, marked 20 under the pin, black lacquer all present, in extremely fine condition; in black case of issue. (GRAI4269)