Germany, Third Reich. A Clasp To The Iron Cross 1939 First Class; First Type By “Boerger & Co.” Archive shows a folding crease and

shows a folding crease and mild discolouration

he was invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Cambria

the first one undoubtedly being the Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class

Light blue and white embroidery

The trousers are opened with a frontal vertical slit bearing five green and brown bakelite buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left

Germany, Third Reich. A Clasp To The Iron Cross 1939 First Class; First Type By “Boerger & Co.” Archive shows a folding crease andA very fine quality manufacture clasp to the Iron Cross 1939 First Class; First Type; constructed of silvered tombac; with a vertical pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a slightly rounded wire catch; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Unknown Maker II, who is believed to be Boerger & Co., Berlin by collectors; measuring 45. 52 mm x 31. 32 mm; weighing 8. 9 grams.