German Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Buy Now an inscription in black ink

an inscription in black ink below and dated "1916"

while others who could not afford the airfare sent airmail

Peter Port on the occupied Channel island Guernsey

cylindrical pull-off lid with matching vertical rules and concentric circles to that of the base cylinder

German Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Buy Now an inscription in black ink(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. 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 branch consisting of three leaves, with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo style vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 44. 10 mm (w) x 43. 99 mm (h); weighing 16. 1