German Cross In Gold - 1957 Version Newly Listed scarce and important award

scarce and important award

I (DES) 5 S of Lestrem (Shared with Lt H

54mm(w) x 59mm(h)

on a 52 mm pin

including: Supplement to the London Gazette (confirming his award of the Belgian War Cross 1940 with Palm

German Cross In Gold - 1957 Version Newly Listed scarce and important awardGerman Cross in Gold 1957 Version,. In silvered and gilded tombac, fine quality, weighs 74 grams, four rivets, multi piece construction, in mint condition. These (denazified) awards were issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 1957 for Veterans wear (as WWII awards were not allowed for wear) and awarded only to the German Veterans entitled to such awards during the War; production of these awards ceased in 1986.