An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; 1957 Version Archive This is a “Der Stahlhelm”

This is a “Der Stahlhelm” Veteran’s Organization member’s belt buckle

clockwise from the top: "LOUISBOURG (July 27)

He was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

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

dual staple-bound

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; 1957 Version Archive This is a “Der Stahlhelm”A 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;