Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version GTRexclude It was established in 1857

It was established in 1857 by a decree of emperor Napoleon III

constructed of fine quality white and green machine embroidery

Henry Willis-O'Connor

flap pockets opening with a reinforced buttonhole meeting a non-magnetic bronze button made by Sydney Griffith Birmingham

NS Gemeinschaft "Kraft durch Freude" at the far left and "Gau Düsseldorf" at the far right

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version GTRexclude It was established in 1857(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and metal alloy, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silvered frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock 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