An Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By Wagner; Dedicated To Hauptm. F.w. Gentner 1916 Auction in worn but near mint

in worn but near mint condition with some of the reverse rayon backing still intact

General Assult Badge - In silvered tombac

Between the wars he joined the police force in Berlin

September 1989

An Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By Wagner; Dedicated To Hauptm. F.w. Gentner 1916 Auction in worn but near mintSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, engraved in running script "Hauptm. F. W. Gentner", dated "3. 5. 16" (May 3, 1916) and maker marked "W. G." (Johann Wagner und Shne, Berlin) on the reverse, 42. 2 mm, vertical pinback, scattered surface rust evident on the arms, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, Iron Cross on the lid, purple slotted medal bed, light wear on the exterior, case also near extremely fine.