Germany, Third Reich. An Iron Cross 1939, I Class Newly Listed No evidence of Bronchitis beyond

No evidence of Bronchitis beyond morning cough

he was granted nine days leave of absence on May 8th but he overstayed his leave and was declared absent without leave in England

beginning on June 17

from October 25th to December 14th

as the SS-Julleuchter was considered "non-portable" (much like the Luftwaffe Honor Goblet)

Germany, Third Reich. An Iron Cross 1939, I Class Newly Listed No evidence of Bronchitis beyond(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.