Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version Province of China 5 mm (w) x 13

5 mm (w) x 13 mm (h) ribbon bar bearing a gilt wreath and crossed swords clasp

marked "GES GESCH" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the pinback's reinforcing plate

with a full length original neck ribbon

wing tip to wing tip

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version Province of China 5 mm (w) x 13(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Constructed of iron and neusilber, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 40 mm (w) x 44. 52 mm (h), weighing 15. 6 grams, in near mint condition.