Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, Post-1957 Reissue GTRexclude it rates as very fine

it rates as very fine

In silvered bronze with blue and white enamels

but without success

although on excused duty with both hands infected with septic poisoning and completely bandaged

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, Post-1957 Reissue GTRexclude it rates as very fine(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and nickel alloy, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 32 mm (w) x 44. 34 mm (h), weighing 15. 3 grams, in extremely fine condition.