Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross, II Class, 1957 Issue
(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I Klasse). 1957 Issue. An iron cross paty constructed of silver with a blackened non-magnetic metal core, the obverse centre bearing a sprig of three oak leaves and the 6 o’clock arm bearing the date “1939”, with a ribbed border and smooth edge, the reverse 6 o’clock arm bears the date “1813”, measuring 44.61 mm (w) x 48.07 mm (h), on a red ribbon with white and black stripes, very fine.

