Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Archive sent to the SS-Führungshauptamt (Leader

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

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

where he completed two years in Motor Mechanics

1939 to November 1

the maker's identification having been cut out of the back panel

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Archive sent to the SS-Führungshauptamt (Leader(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