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

joining the 11th Battalion

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

below The King's Medal of Merit for Service in the Home Guard

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.