Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross, I Class, 1957 Issue GTRexclude The post loops and the

The post loops and the two buckles on the 17 mm wide leather chin strap are fabricated from aluminum

It is dated to August 15

he was captured (or surrendered) in May of 1945

At the graveside

and a magnetic round wire catch

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross, I Class, 1957 Issue GTRexclude The post loops and the(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I Klasse). 1957 Issue. An iron cross paty constructed of silver with a blackened iron core, the obverse centre bearing a sprig of three oak leaves and the 6 oclock arm bearing the date 1939, with a ribbed border and smooth edge, the reverse is plain and bears a vertical pinback with a flat wire catch, 44. 10 mm (w) x 44. 16 mm (h), weighing 16. 3 g, very fine.