Germany, Federal Republic. A Mounted Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed 3 Firemen were killed by

3 Firemen were killed by the second explosion and 1 injured

Discharge Certificates and assorted research papers

1940 Manufacture - Two-piece construction

measuring 41 mm (w) x 41 mm (h)

the two ships were the first protected cruisers built by the German Navy

Germany, Federal Republic. A Mounted Iron Cross 1939 Second Class, Alternative 1957 Version Newly Listed 3 Firemen were killed by(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2. 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 dated 1813 on the six oclock arm; suspended from a loop for suspension from its medal mount; measuring 44. 90 mm (w) x 44. 67 mm (h); in overall