Germany, Federal Republic. A Mounted Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, Alternative 1957 Version Hold as he was actually 16

as he was actually 16 when he enlisted

Letter from Dutz’s former Squadron Commander

with a large button on the underside of the collar on both sides

in action against major units of the Japanese fleet west of the Marianas Islands during the first Battle of the Philippine Sea

Sergeant Webster and Sergeant Grain on April 8-9

Germany, Federal Republic. A Mounted Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, Alternative 1957 Version Hold as he was actually 16(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. Klasse, 1957 Version). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central oak branch consisting of three leaves, with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse dated 1813 on the six oclock arm; suspended from a loop for suspension from its medal mount; measuring 44. 90 mm (w) x 44. 67 mm (h); in overall