An Iron Cross First Class; 1957 Issue Newly Listed it appears to be buried

it appears to be buried for a long period of time and recovered

scattered wear on the white paint of the lettering

Footnote: Hervey Joseph Gallant was born March 25

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

Herbert Wurm ID Document Grouping: HJ photo ID (1 pg

An Iron Cross First Class; 1957 Issue Newly Listed it appears to be buriedSilvered, 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.