United Kingdom. A Distinguished Conduct Medal, C.1918 Hold the Schinckel Iron Cross 1914

the Schinckel Iron Cross 1914 Second Class consisting of a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border

The handle grip is composed of a single piece of lacquered and blackened wood carved into a curvature for a comfortable grip

A little over five weeks later

that he was a Widower and that his trade was that of Manufacturer

United Kingdom. A Distinguished Conduct Medal, C.1918 Hold the Schinckel Iron Cross 1914Instituted 1854. French made, In silver, a bust of George V on obverse, with inscription For Distinguished Conduct in the Field on reverse, measuring at 36. 1mm (w) x 45. 8mm (h) and weighing 27. 7 grams, on period ribbon with dual stays, in very fine condition.