Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Alternate 1957 Version

An example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class - alternate de-nazified version; consisting of a white metal cross pattee of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised three-pointed stem of oak leaves with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; an unmarked example; measuring 44.42 mm (w) x 44.12 mm (h); weighing 15.7 grams; slight loss to the finish; in virtually mint condition.