A Federal Republic Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross; 1957 Issue Newly Listed with a heading inscribed "PIONIERE"

with a heading inscribed "PIONIERE" above the standard on the obverse

now for official purposes

53mm x 65mm

Huxley reported

A Federal Republic Knight's Cross Of The Iron Cross; 1957 Issue Newly Listed with a heading inscribed "PIONIERE"A Federal Republic Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; 1957 Issue Silver frame, non magnetic, 48. 3 mm x 77. 5 mm, independent ribbon, near mint. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, case also near mint. Footnote: These "de nazified" awards were issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 1957 for Veterans wear, as Second World War awards were not allowed to be worn. They were awarded only to German Veterans entitled to such awards