An Iron Cross 1St Class 1939; Schinkel Version By Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive He was re-mustered from Standard

He was re-mustered from Standard Group to Leading Infantryman Group 1 on March 17

At the outbreak of the First War he was made commander of a Cavalry Division on the Western Front

His next-o-kin listed on his Will was his wife

moth invasion evident along bottom edge

An Iron Cross 1St Class 1939; Schinkel Version By Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive He was re-mustered from StandardAn Iron Cross 1st Class 1939; Schinkel Version by Wilhelm Deumer magnetic core, vaulted, screwback version with clamshell or sunburst type of screw disc, unmarked, but attributed to Wilhelm Deumer; 42. 62mm(w) x 42. 08mm(h), weighs (with disc), 25. 8 grams, in worn condition, very fine; a very scarce early version of the Iron Cross 1st Cl. 1939.