Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, Alternative 1957 Version GTRexclude and three accompanying letter

and three accompanying letter

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Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, Alternative 1957 Version GTRexclude and three accompanying letter(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. 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 dated 1813 on the six oclock arm; suspended from a loop for suspension and a period correct ribbon; measuring 44. 30 mm (w) x 44. 05 mm (h);