An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Case Of Issue Auction Footnote: Pierre Amédée Durand produced

Footnote: Pierre Amédée Durand produced a series of medals of famous men beginning in 1817

1926 but it is unclear as to how long he was hospitalized

Political Leader's Belt Buckle - In die struck in gilded aluminum

he was drafted to the Cruiser Carysfort on December 5

reverse illustrates British boats going to the rescue and the Latin inscription "Pro Vitis Americanorum Conservatis" (For Saving American Lives)

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class In Case Of Issue Auction Footnote: Pierre Amédée Durand producedSilver frame; iron core (magnetic); unmarked; functional vertical pinback; measuring 44 mm x 44 mm; light corrosion, very fine condition Case of issue; exterior in black leatherette; inside of lid lined in white; with champagne coloured felt medal bed; functional button closure; measuring 66 mm x 68 mm; better than very fine condition.