Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For A 1939 Iron Cross I Cass, By Paul Meybauer Archive to the 54th Infantry Battalion

to the 54th Infantry Battalion on February 7th and reverted to the rank of Private at his own request on proceeding overseas with the 54th Infantry Battalion for service in the French theatre

The pennant features a crisp black printed iron cross within a white circle that is equally visible from both sides

Footnote: The Kuomintang is a Chinese political party that ruled China from 1927 to 1948 and then moved to Taiwan

reverse has Birmingham hallmarks for 1963 and Garrard and Co

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For A 1939 Iron Cross I Cass, By Paul Meybauer Archive to the 54th Infantry Battalion(Etui fr Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior, the lid bearing a silvered Cross Patte, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, the former maker marked PAUL MEYBAUER, BERLIN, with a slotted white felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.