Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version Auction Although there are various small

Although there are various small areas of contact on the crossguard

set on its period original ribbon

it was noted that Udall had served in France from May 1915 to May 1918

Diploma 1911 (issued to Captain John P

silvered wreath and eagle

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, 1957 Version Auction Although there are various small(Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse 1939). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1939 1945 issue; post 1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and neusilber, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed neusilber frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1939, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 08 mm (w) x 44. 45