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")

stating: "A medal awarded to Thomas Owen

1917) and four blue Service Chevrons

at the age of 36 and was buried at Montreal (Notre Dame des Neiges) Cemetery

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.