Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Iclass, 1957 Issue Archive the portcullis is crowned

the portcullis is crowned

wear evident on the edges exposing the underlying metal framework and cardboard supports

Saskatchewan when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (1013185)

Also included are the Memorial Card Accompanying the three Second War Medals (printed in red and black inks

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1939 Iron Cross Iclass, 1957 Issue Archive the portcullis is crowned(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue; post 1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 07 mm (w) x 43. 81 mm, weighing 16. 0