Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross, I Class, 1957 Issue Auction number impressed "No 71016" on

number impressed "No 71016" on the reverse

pin marked PG

since the original diagnosis seemed to not have been entirely accurate

(Deutscher Frühling Wachau Abzeichen)

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross, I Class, 1957 Issue Auction number impressed "No 71016" on(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I Klasse). 1957 Issue. An iron cross paty constructed of silver with a blackened iron core, the obverse centre bearing a sprig of three oak leaves and the 6 oclock arm bearing the date 1939, with a ribbed border and smooth edge, the reverse is plain and bears a vertical pinback with a flat wire catch, 44. 10 mm (w) x 44. 16 mm (h), weighing 16. 3 g, very fine.