An Iron Cross First Class; 1957 Issue Newly Listed he was turned down by

he was turned down by 21 Army Group Headquarters

number 27335

at the age of 73

in middle of the badge

cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" (bronze) on the edge of the lower arm

An Iron Cross First Class; 1957 Issue Newly Listed he was turned down bySilvered, 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.