Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, 1957 Version Archive Cross measures 46

Cross measures 46

After his office had ceased to exist

Accompanied by its its period original medal ribbon

Knight or Dame Grand Cross

and a removable backing plate with a threaded stud for uniform attachment

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, 1957 Version Archive Cross measures 46(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, 1957 Version). Constructed with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a denazified Iron Cross in the center, depicting a central oak branch consisting of three leaves, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941; the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red enameled ring with a silver core in the middle; the reverse