Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By C.f. Zimmermann GTRexclude measures approximately 44cm (or 18

measures approximately 44cm (or 18 inches) in length

by maker Hermann Aurich

O’Connor was referring to the “Old Contemptibles

enamels chipping evident on two leaves on the lower part of the wreath

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By C.f. Zimmermann GTRexclude measures approximately 44cm (or 18(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). Instituted 28 September 1941. (1941 1945 issue). Constructed of cupal with aluminum and enamels, consisting of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, the center bearing a black enameled mobile swastika on an aluminum background, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the institution year 1941, the inner and outer sides of the wreath are trimmed with thin red enameled