Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse, 1957 Version). A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central oak branch consisting of three leaves, with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44.14 mm (w) x 44.01 mm (h); weighing 15.3 grams; in absolutely mint condition.