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

Many came from urban high schools and lived on rural farms for terms of three months or more

33 mm in diameter

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.