An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; 1957 Version Archive visible through the backer is

visible through the backer is the backing plate and the two prongs

clockwise from the top: "LOUISBOURG (July 27)

Footnote: This fez was worn by Bosnian Muslims who were members of the two Croatian SS Divisions (13th Handschar Waffen SS Division and the 23rd Kama Waffen SS Mountain Divisions)

3rd Class (1947-1991) - Three-piece construction

He sought hospitalization six and a half weeks later

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; 1957 Version Archive visible through the backer isA mint alternative de nazified replacement version of an Iron Cross 1939; white metal cross pattee of multi piece construction, with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback; barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 44. 02 mm x 44. 03 mm;