A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version By Klein & Quenzer Auction Archive England but the government collected

England but the government collected them in September 1944

measuring 56 mm x 38 mm

DSO (1880-1937

Exterior sidewall of the cap in curls of black fleece

A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version By Klein & Quenzer Auction Archive England but the government collectedThis is a very well preserved alternative de nazified replacement version of a German Cross in Gold; made by Klein & Quenzer; multi piece construction in silvered and gilded tombac; with double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the centre with a denazified Iron Cross exhibiting an oak leaf cluster in place of the swastika (Hakenkreuz) with a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year (1941). The