stating that he had no previous military service
One photo shows a mountain
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in 1939 served in the Stab des Generals der Pioniere und Festungen beim Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres (Command of the Army for Pioneers and Fortifications)
the belt with two holes at either end and surrounded by dual circular impressions
An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Auction stating that he had noSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, maker marked with a "square" (unknown but possibly Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim), 41. 7 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual hooks, extremely high quality, exhibiting scattered black paint loss on the arms, better than very fine. Footnote: This cross was a private purchase, the hooks having been added to ensure the award adhered snugly to the uniform: a very uncommon feature. Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim