Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43.74 mm (w) x 43.78 mm (h), weighing 17.1 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of card stock with a faux black leather exterior, with a white satin-type lid liner, intact hinge cover, and slotted black felt medal bed, unmarked, measuring 66 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) x 18 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.