An Iron Cross 1939 First Class Auction Archive Footnote: Cecil John Ward was

Footnote: Cecil John Ward was born in Hamilton

Berlin) enamel flaking on swastika

entitled "ROYAL ENGINEERS RETURNING TO CAMP THROUGH WARMINSTER (II VOWLES)"

maker marked "HW"

he was awarded the Polish Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych)

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class Auction Archive Footnote: Cecil John Ward wasA textbook example of a well preserved Iron Cross 1939 with pleasing patina; silver frame with a blackened iron core (magnetic); vertical tapered pin with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 43. 82 mm x 43. 70 mm; weighing 16. 0 grams; better than very fine condition with attractive patina from age.