An Iron Cross First Class Named To Handler Hold On January 22nd 1942 he

On January 22nd 1942 he was admitted to field hospital 604 for a bullet wound to his right foot

Footnote: The cross was established in 1984

NEWCASTLE upon TYNE" with the company's insignia on the inside lid

For soldiers serving in Russia: medal in tombac

Gaunt & Son Ltd

An Iron Cross First Class Named To Handler Hold On January 22nd 1942 heSilver with black paint, brass core and pin, non magnetic, name engraved in large Gothic lettering "Handler" on the reverse, 43. 8 mm, vertical pinback, contact marks and paint wear evident as an attempt had been made to eliminate the swastika, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Iron Cross insignia on the cover, slotted medal bed, light scuffing and soiling, case very fine.