Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed the obverse portrays the Emperor

the obverse portrays the Emperor Charles (Karl I)

Grinnell-Milne returned to service

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

1 Signals Depot on January 8

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed the obverse portrays the Emperor(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