An Extensive Document Group To Luftwaffe Ace Wolfgang Kretschmer; 19 Victories Newly Listed both in intentionally crudely cast

both in intentionally crudely cast iron (metal) in the shape of a traditional Iron Cross

bearing the likeness of the new sovereign

a badge he likely purchased as a replacement after the War

PINCHES LONDON engravers mark on the obverse

free of mothing

An Extensive Document Group To Luftwaffe Ace Wolfgang Kretschmer; 19 Victories Newly Listed both in intentionally crudely castAn extensive collection of documents and photos to Luftwaffe ace Senior Lieutenant Wolfgang Kretschmer. It consists of: An Iron Cross 1st Class certificate to Lieutenant Kretschmer of 1st Group of Fighter Wing 54. Dated to March 31, 1942 and signed in blue ink by the Chief of the 1st Air Fleet and Commander in chief East, Colonel General Alfred Keller (18821974), recipient of the Pour le Mrite and the Knights Cross. An Iron Cross 2nd Class certificate