Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, By Klein & Quenzer Auction stamped "Marquis Studio

stamped "Marquis Studio

measuring 208 mm x 47 mm

1922 and was assigned to the Royal Naval Armament Depot at Marchwood

with ball finals

His death was recorded on a Circumstances of Death Registry Card: "This soldier was hit in the abdomen by an enemy bullet

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, By Klein & Quenzer Auction stamped "Marquis Studio(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 slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Klein & Quenzer; measuring 44.