Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross, I Class, 1957 Issue GTRexclude " This medal was examined

" This medal was examined by a leading Canadian medal authority Eugene Ursual who confirmed medal correctly named and absolutely authentic without any doubt

original two-colour ribbon

When worn on a military uniform

which is lined in light green rayon on the underside

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross, I Class, 1957 Issue GTRexclude " This medal was examined(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.