Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version
(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and metal alloy, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silvered frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43.85 mm (w) x 43.88 mm (h), weighing 16.4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

