Germany, Third Reich. A Large Case for a German Cross in Gold, Variation V visually-hidden Footnote: Uncommon inscribed Iron Cross

Footnote: Uncommon inscribed Iron Cross that has been professionally engraved with the recipient's name

31 mm (h - inclusive integral ring)

5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring)

naming his next-of-kin as William Ralph Brookes of Ottawa

He signed his CEF Attestation Paper on May 6

Germany, Third Reich. A Large Case for a German Cross in Gold, Variation V visually-hidden Footnote: Uncommon inscribed Iron Cross(Ein Etui fr ein Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). Constructed of a light wooden core with a textured black faux leather exterior liner, the lid is embossed around the exterior of the case with a golden stripe indicating that a German Cross in Gold was once housed here, the paper hinge is severed, the interior with a silvery white rayon liner on the lid with an intact fabric hinge cover, a felted medal bed with a cut out for a vertical pinback, unmarked,