the centre obverse presents an embroidered black swastika bordered in golden-yellow thread
Measuring 209 mm (w) x 172 mm (h)
Accompanied by two black and white photographs: (i) an original one of a trio of soldiers
18K Gold and enamelled insignia on a silver cross base
Footnote: Medals demonstrate replacements as well as an existing original war medal
Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version Newly Listed the centre obverse presents an(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse Ausfhrung 1957). Constructed of iron and neusilber, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed neusilber frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened and rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), an early 1957 version in extremely fine