An Absolutely Mint Iron Cross 1939 In Its Case Of Issue Auction Archive Footnote: Joseph "Beppo" Schmid (Born

Footnote: Joseph "Beppo" Schmid (Born 24 September 1901

He was granted fourteen days leave

gilt wear evident on the Partisan Cross

the exact shade used in practice varied from badge to badge

Class breast Star by C

An Absolutely Mint Iron Cross 1939 In Its Case Of Issue Auction Archive Footnote: Joseph "Beppo" Schmid (BornAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse, white metal cross pattee of multi piece construction, with a blackened brass core (non magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 43. 66 mm x 43. 77 mm; weighing 20. 0 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior;