Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed although it didn't come until

although it didn't come until three and a half years after the accident

Mayer case of issue

40 mm x 60 mm

the obverse portrays the Emperor Charles (Karl I)

screw back version (retaining plate marked “800”)

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed although it didn't come until(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