An Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Paul Meybauer Of Berlin Archive Throughout the crossing and subsequent

Throughout the crossing and subsequent approach march to Wesel he showed a complete disregard for his personal safety and was one of the first to enter Wesel

the belt fed through the two-pronged loop on the reverse of the buckle

American soldiers were kept there too

that runs from the crossguard and wraps around the pommel

In the face of the strongest opposition yet encountered on a bombing mission

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Paul Meybauer Of Berlin Archive Throughout the crossing and subsequentAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; silver frame with a blackened iron core (magnetic); vertical slender banjo style with a with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked 7 for Paul Meybauer, Berlin on the obverse of the pin; measuring 44. 22 mm x 44. 23 mm; weighing 15. 8 grams; with the core displaying scattered veining; overall near very fine condition. (C: 163)