An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Auction with “Ein Oberhemd - wie

with “Ein Oberhemd - wie Sie es wünschen” (A dress shirt - as you want it) printed on the obverse in bright red and dark blue colours

15th Brigade RFA and was wounded in action

INF) Naming is British Army impressed

in 1939 served in the Stab des Generals der Pioniere und Festungen beim Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres (Command of the Army for Pioneers and Fortifications)

scattered gilt wear on the badge

An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Auction with “Ein Oberhemd - wieSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, maker marked with a "square" (unknown but possibly Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim), 41. 7 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual hooks, extremely high quality, exhibiting scattered black paint loss on the arms, better than very fine. Footnote: This cross was a private purchase, the hooks having been added to ensure the award adhered snugly to the uniform: a very uncommon feature. Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim