Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version United Republic of The book contains stamps for

The book contains stamps for membership fees from 1939 to 1944

(Köln Ehrenabzeichen)

measuring 34 mm x 4 mm

as all living holders of the Albert Medal were ordered to exchange that medal for the George Cross

engraver marked "R GRANT

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version United Republic of The book contains stamps for(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