Germany. A Cased Iron Cross 1939 First Class United Republic of instituted in 1843 and awarded

instituted in 1843 and awarded to all living recipients of the Military Order of Maria Theresa

surrendered rifles

RCA on July 6

Captain Eduard Ritter von Schleich

A grouping of eight medal ribbon bars

Germany. A Cased Iron Cross 1939 First Class United Republic of instituted in 1843 and awarded(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse im Etui). 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 vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 43. 94 mm (w) x 43. 81 mm (h); weighing 19. 8 grams. Accompanied by its