Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive with a central red swastika

with a central red swastika and golden-yellow initials

four pairs of drill holes for uniform placement

he was promoted to Captain

Berlin” on reverse (see footnote for explanation for misspelled maker mark)

to begin the 81st Infantry Division

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive with a central red swastika(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