An Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By Wagner; Dedicated To Hauptm. F.w. Gentner 1916 Auction Archive Russell) and two sisters (Geraldine

Russell) and two sisters (Geraldine

Somerset Struben de Chair served in the Middle East and saw action during the Iraqi and Syrian campaigns

Footnote: Bruno Hanuschke (1892-1922) was one of the early fliers in Germany

referring to the government of the ancient Roman Republic

An Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By Wagner; Dedicated To Hauptm. F.w. Gentner 1916 Auction Archive Russell) and two sisters (GeraldineSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, engraved in running script "Hauptm. F. W. Gentner", dated "3. 5. 16" (May 3, 1916) and maker marked "W. G." (Johann Wagner und Shne, Berlin) on the reverse, 42. 2 mm, vertical pinback, scattered surface rust evident on the arms, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, Iron Cross on the lid, purple slotted medal bed, light wear on the exterior, case also near extremely fine.