An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; 1957 Version United Republic of Grave Reference: Panel 62

Grave Reference: Panel 62

which has faded to a sepia-toned look

Michovius COTTBUS GEGR

Medal in silvered iron

96 mm x 143 mm)

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; 1957 Version United Republic of Grave Reference: Panel 62A mint alternative de nazified replacement version of an Iron Cross 1939; white metal cross pattee of multi piece construction, with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback; barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 44. 02 mm x 44. 03 mm;