German Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Buy Now Even with the deformity

Even with the deformity

44 mm in diameter

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A Long Service Medal to Able Seaman W

but silver wash is mostly gone

German Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Buy Now Even with the deformity(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. 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. 10 mm (w) x 43. 99 mm (h); weighing 16. 1