Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross First Class GTRexclude the father and mother and

the father and mother and their two boys have each "done their bit" for the Empire

it was noted that he was in "good physical condition" and that his character was "Excellent"

His condition began to worsen

" (Toronto) under the crowned bust of George V in Coronation robes

He completed Grade VII at the age of 15 but left school to join the work world

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross First Class GTRexclude the father and mother and(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse). Instituted on 1. 9. 1939. (Issued 1939 1945). 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 full banjo style vertical pinback and barrel hinge meeting a round wire catch, measuring 44. 14 mm (w) x 44. 10 mm (h)