An Iron Cross First Class 1939 With Case By Wilhelm Deumer Auction there is a pull rope

there is a pull rope on the front attached via a loop on the respiratory filter coupling at one end and to the top of the mask at the other

Albion and Genoa (on which LM Daniel Hawkins was serving)

maker marked G

with wear points

without ring and ribbon

An Iron Cross First Class 1939 With Case By Wilhelm Deumer Auction there is a pull ropeWith silver frame, with iron core, magnetic, marked L 11 under catch, 43. 7 mm, vertical pinback, contact marks on the reverse, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, silver Iron Cross insignia on the lid, lightly soiled slotted medal bed, scuffed exterior, rust evident on the hinge, case fine.