An Absolutely Mint Iron Cross 1939 In Its Case Of Issue Auction Archive (Alexander Cooper Burnet) Officially embossed

(Alexander Cooper Burnet) Officially embossed

Footnote: Joseph "Beppo" Schmid (Born 24 September 1901

Military badge with swords

typical WW1 period issue cross

where his medical status was re-assessed

An Absolutely Mint Iron Cross 1939 In Its Case Of Issue Auction Archive (Alexander Cooper Burnet) Officially embossedAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse, white metal cross pattee of multi piece construction, with a blackened brass core (non magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 43. 66 mm x 43. 77 mm; weighing 20. 0 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior;