Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version Hold with buckram backing

with buckram backing

1850 – January 16

enlisting "for the duration of the War or other emergency

with a RZM production tag attached to the leftward inside liner (unfortunately illegible)

Major General

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version Hold with buckram backingA textbook example of the award, in cupal featuring a cetnral swastika with intact black enameling, strong gilt on surrounding wreath and nearly 100% retention of patination on rays, reverse with Deschler's characteristic 4 rivets, central pin assembly, marked 1 denoting Deschler & Sohn, 70. 00 grams, heavy version, measuring 63. 09 mm (w) x 62. 83mm (h), excellent example, extremely fine.