Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Hold Ludenscheid) and marked "Ges

Ludenscheid) and marked "Ges

The 12 year Wehrmacht service commitment document is named to Struve of the 2nd Battalion of Infantry Regiment 6

fire from Grom and/or Ne tron menya caused an Ottoman ship of the line to blow up after her main topsail caught fire

above a silver bullion wreath and wings

cast bronze metal (magnetic)

Germany, Federal Republic. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class, Alternative 1957 Version Hold Ludenscheid) and marked "Ges(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 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. 14 mm (w) x 44. 01 mm (h); weighing 15. 3