Superb Iron Cross 1St. Class 1914 – Meybauer Buy Now Many escaped the ship but

Many escaped the ship but died of hypothermia or burns suffered when escaped fuel ignited on the water

Waddell was awarded his Meritorious Service Medal

protective black fabric backing stitched to the reverse of cufftitle

with a very sharp point and sharpened edges

Superb Iron Cross 1St. Class 1914 – Meybauer Buy Now Many escaped the ship butSuperb Iron Cross 1st. Class 1914 Magnetic cross, silver frame, vaulted, marked 900, with hallmark of Meybauer, Berlin; inner retaining cross like plate, in silver, marked 500 (!); and outer fastening device, marked D. R. G. M. 653146, and silver hallmarked 800; of superb quality manufacture, and very rare type.