An Absolutely Mint Iron Cross 1939 In Its Case Of Issue Hold Brooke was transferred to the

Brooke was transferred to the 54th Infantry Battalion overseas on August 24th

He later joined the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve

Footnote: Joseph Emanuel Filce was born on April 3

1968) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the 7

An Absolutely Mint Iron Cross 1939 In Its Case Of Issue Hold Brooke was transferred to theAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse, white metal cross pattee of multi piece construction, with a blackened brass core (non magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 43. 66 mm x 43. 77 mm; weighing 20. 0 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior;