German Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed as a B-24 pilot assigned

as a B-24 pilot assigned to the Eighth Air Force

Footnote: Adam Edward Erwin was born on April 27

enamel chipping on the enamels)

the panels being stitched to the adjoining sweatband near the scalloped edge

that he had two years' previous military service with the Cadets

German Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed as a B-24 pilot assigned(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