Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross First Class With Case Auction Crooks appears to have returned

Crooks appears to have returned to his original trade of Skinner and is listed in Kilmarnock directories as a Skinner (a person that prepares or deals in hides) and Fellmonger (a dealer in hides or skins

Generalfeldmarschall Werner von Blomberg (1878–1946)

the insignias having experienced moderate scuffing and contact

He joined the German army as a Kanonier (gunner)

on arrival to Italy as Croatian Ambassador to Italy (18cm x 12cm)

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross First Class With Case Auction Crooks appears to have returnedWith silver frame, with iron core, magnetic, unmarked, measuring 42. 8 mm, vaulted, vertical pinback, worn, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Iron Cross insignia on the lid, slotted blue velvet medal bed, light scuffing on the exterior, case also near extremely fine.