An Iron Cross First Class; 1957 Issue Auction Archive marked "65" on pin

marked "65" on pin

he was in the French theatre and after almost a year with the 46th

Third Class Lady’s Cross - in silver and enamels

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

however until now maker of this cross was unknown

An Iron Cross First Class; 1957 Issue Auction Archive marked "65" on pinSilvered, non magnetic, unmarked, 43. 7 mm, very fine quality, traces of paint chipping on the upper arm, extremely fine. Footnote: These de nazified awards were issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 1957 for Veterans wear, as Second World War awards were not allowed to be worn. They were awarded only to German Veterans entitled to such awards during the War. Production of these awards ceased in 1986.