Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of Iron Crosses, I and II Class, 1957 Versions Auction obtained during a documented meeting

obtained during a documented meeting between Mussolini and Frank

He never lost a day's duty except when absent

the 1st Polish Armoured Division

the obverse centre bears a black enamel iron cross flanked on the left and right by “1939” on a rectangular bar

the claws have been bent

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of Iron Crosses, I and II Class, 1957 Versions Auction obtained during a documented meeting(Eisernes Kreuze 1939 Ausfhrung 1957). A pair of Iron Crosses produced according to the regulations of 1957, including: 1. A II Class award, constructed of iron and neusilber, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A I Class award, constructed of iron and neusilber, vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.