Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version GTRexclude NS Gemeinschaft "Kraft durch Freude"

NS Gemeinschaft "Kraft durch Freude" at the far left and "Gau Düsseldorf" at the far right

constructed of fine quality white and green machine embroidery

flap pockets opening with a reinforced buttonhole meeting a non-magnetic bronze button made by Sydney Griffith Birmingham

it didn't prevent him from being severely reprimanded for neglect of duty while commanding Camp Quarter Guard on July 26

02 mm (w) x 49

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version GTRexclude NS Gemeinschaft "Kraft durch Freude"(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and metal alloy, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silvered frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 85 mm (w) x 43. 88 mm (h), weighing