Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Archive where he completed two years

where he completed two years in Motor Mechanics

he was also a recipient of the Medal of the Crown of King Zvonimir

sent to the SS-Führungshauptamt (Leader Headquarters) in Berlin

and produced in Gold for a short period of time (all WWI crosses were produced in silver gilt)

Their destination was changed again

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Archive where he completed two years(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