Germany, Third Reich. An Iron Cross 1939, I Class GTRexclude A 1942 Luftwaffe Balloon Defence

A 1942 Luftwaffe Balloon Defence Medal  - In zinc

The scabbard/crossguard fit is perfect

England for Canada the next day aboard the S

maker marked “M SS 40” on the reverse of the buckle

For many years he took a keen interest in badminton

Germany, Third Reich. An Iron Cross 1939, I Class GTRexclude A 1942 Luftwaffe Balloon Defence(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse); a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a 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 banjo style vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; in worn condition, showing sings of wear and age, in good condition.