Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, Post-1957 Reissue Province of China addressed to The Secretary

addressed to The Secretary

RLB plaque in die stamped bronze

the Saar province voted on whether the province should remain part of Nazi Germany

The reverse features a removable backer secured in place with malleable bronze clips

Wireless Operator Ground (WOG) Wing (brown and white embroidery

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1939 Iron Cross I Class, Post-1957 Reissue Province of China addressed to The Secretary(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 1 September 1939. (1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and nickel alloy, consisting of a Cross Patte, 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. 32 mm (w) x 44. 34 mm (h), weighing 15. 3 grams, in extremely fine condition.