An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Screwback Version By Schauerte & Hohfeld GTRexclude the Words to a Song

the Words to a Song entitled "The Song of the Spit" (sung to the tune of "John Brown's Body")

the War Department announced on November 16

stating: "A medal awarded to Thomas Owen

172 mm in width x 112 mm in height

contact marks and bruising on the Medal for the Civil War

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Screwback Version By Schauerte & Hohfeld GTRexclude the Words to a SongA fine quality screwback Iron Cross 1939 First Class with crisp details; two piece construction; silver frame and magnetic iron core; functional and complete screwback; faintly maker marked L 54 (Schauerte & Hohfeld, Ldenscheid) on reverse; measuring 44. 07 mm x 43. 98 mm; weighing 17. 1 grams; near extremely fine condition with the silver frame still retaining its original lustre and the paint well preserved; rare maker.