Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Direction Finder, by Patin of Berlin, c. 1940 Auction A Superb Iron Cross 1st

A Superb Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 - Magnetic cross

The Order is unusual in that the colour of the enamel indicates the class of the award

4 mm (h - inclusive of suspension)

National Defense Service Medal: in bronze

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Radio Direction Finder, by Patin of Berlin, c. 1940 Auction A Superb Iron Cross 1st(Luftwaffe Funkpeilanzeigegert). A well preserved Luftwaffe radio compass, constructed of a slate grey painted non magnetic metal casing, the face consisting of a translucent image of a plane overlaying a pointer, in turn surrounded by a white ring featuring directions at cardinal points, surrounded by a white circular dial calibrated from 0 to 360, retaining an intact transparent face, with a rotating crank handle on the side to manually rotate the