Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed screw back version (retaining plate

screw back version (retaining plate marked “800”)

with a single row of four silvered

40 mm x 60 mm

and rolled silver aluminum bullion wires in the shape of a standard officer’s visor cap wreath

Mayer case of issue

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed screw back version (retaining plate(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse, 1957 Version). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central oak branch consisting of three leaves, with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 14 mm (w) x 44. 01 mm (h); weighing 15. 3