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

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse mit Etui). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939-1945 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy with iron, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silvered frame, the obverse with three central raised oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.24 mm (w) x 44.20 mm (h), weighing 15.6 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with a faux black leather exterior liner, the exterior lid bearing a silver embossed Cross Pattée, the interior with a padded white satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted white felt medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 76 mm (w) x 76 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), in overall near extremely fine condition.