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

with buckram backing

Major General

1942 he was given the Eastern Front Medal and on November 1942 with Grenadier Regiment 436

enlisting "for the duration of the War or other emergency

and Rhodesia: General Service Medal (cupro-nickel

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.