Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, With Case, 1957 Version Auction Archive with white-enamelled arms bearing gold

with white-enamelled arms bearing gold painted details

minor loss of tarnishing and loss of finish evident

Coming off the target he was attacked by approximately 20 enemy fighters

his personal engagement with the construction of the main battle line and his participation in the defence of that attack

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, With Case, 1957 Version Auction Archive with white-enamelled arms bearing gold(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of a bronze alloy with multi coloured layering, the obverse consisting of a an eight pointed double overlaid starburst pattern with a silvered and patinated finish, with a central silvered disc overlaid by a 1957 style Iron Cross complete with blackened core and a ribbed frame, within a circular gilded laurel leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon and joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a date of