Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude Bessette re-enlisted on November 21

Bessette re-enlisted on November 21

silvered aluminum receiving clip maker marked with the "OLC" (Overhoff & Cie

He was taken on strength at Headquarters 53 Wing and posted to "C" Flt

He signed his WWII CASF Attestation Paper with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment in Picton

U-74 and U-196

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude Bessette re-enlisted on November 21(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a vertical pinback; measuring 42. 61 mm (w) x 42. 60 mm (h); the core of the cross with all of its original paint intact; in overall very fine condition.