Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive the obverse with the monogram

the obverse with the monogram of Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III

he was promoted to Captain

Berlin” on reverse (see footnote for explanation for misspelled maker mark)

with a DRGM number of “1419757”

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive the obverse with the monogram(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