An Iron Cross 1939 First Class Screwback Version By Alois Rettenmaier Archive 1916) and the 36th Battalion

1916) and the 36th Battalion (July 6

to stand by H

this style with this reverse having the safety pin-back

the top of which features a brass maker's plate in the form of a shield surmounted by a crown and inscribed "HOBSON & SONS MILITARY OUTFITTERS" with the company's London address

Recorded as having KIA in August 15

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class Screwback Version By Alois Rettenmaier Archive 1916) and the 36th BattalionAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; a cross pattee 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 threaded round nut soldered to the centre of the cross, and a removable backing plate with a threaded stud for uniform attachment; maker marked L59 for Alois