Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, Unusual Version United Republic of 5mm (x80mm including crown suspension)

5mm (x80mm including crown suspension)

very small chip on reverse 6 o’clock arm of cross between the 3 o’clock and 6 o’clock arms of main crutch cross

1904 in Lüchow

the centre presents the shield of the British Royal Coat of Arms

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, Unusual Version United Republic of 5mm (x80mm including crown suspension)(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausfhrung). Instituted on 28 September 1941. (1941 1945 Issue). Constructed of a double overlaid field grey sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer of the cross in silver aluminum bullion threading (indicating Type 1), while the rest consists of dark grey threading, the cross features a stamped gilded tombak circular Juncker style wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the institution year