Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive a First World War Period

a First World War Period Lighter (brass

bronze gilt with black

the wreath tied in a bow at the base

measuring 50 mm x 54

enamels and fire gilded

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive a First World War Period(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse, 1957 Version). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central oak leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, as well as a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked L 11 for Wilhelm Deumer,