Iron Cross First Class 1914 - Hansen certificate_of_authenticity London Gazette 2 August 1945

London Gazette 2 August 1945

) Naming is officially impressed in large block capitals

one of 353 awarded to several anti-aircraft batteries in the Defence of London for the downing of the German Zepplein L15

one clasp: TEL-EL-KEBIR

The obverse features a profile portrait of George VI facing right

Iron Cross First Class 1914 - Hansen certificate_of_authenticity London Gazette 2 August 1945Iron Cross First Class 1914 Iron core, magnetic, silver framed, vaulted (42. 60x45. 50), with large silver screw plate (45mm), maker marked "M. HANSEN D. R. G. M. 650006 800". Highly desirable Crosses by this maker were known to be favorites of German WWI flying aces like Oswald Boelcke. Considerable rust spots, good fair condition.