An Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By Wagner; Dedicated To Hauptm. F.w. Gentner 1916 Auction Accompanied by his original Discharge

Accompanied by his original Discharge Certificate

for we hadn't every­thing our own way

the inscriptions separated by a single oak leaf on either side

It ceased to be awarded in 1999 but an exception was made in the case of Greta Ferusic

as an amalgamation of the 79th Shefford and Brome Regiment and "C" and "D" Squadrons of the 6th Hussars)

An Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By Wagner; Dedicated To Hauptm. F.w. Gentner 1916 Auction Accompanied by his original DischargeSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, engraved in running script "Hauptm. F. W. Gentner", dated "3. 5. 16" (May 3, 1916) and maker marked "W. G." (Johann Wagner und Shne, Berlin) on the reverse, 42. 2 mm, vertical pinback, scattered surface rust evident on the arms, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, Iron Cross on the lid, purple slotted medal bed, light wear on the exterior, case also near extremely fine.