Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version United Republic of engraver marked "R GRANT

engraver marked "R GRANT

The book contains stamps for membership fees from 1939 to 1944

inscribed "TO ONE WHO SERVED THE NATION WITH HONOR 1898 1899 1900" in the centre

He was regularly fitted with all standard equipment

he entered the French theatre on March 18

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version United Republic of engraver marked "R GRANT(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