German Cross In Gold - 1957 Version Newly Listed I (DES) 5 S of

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

mounted as worn: Iron Cross Second Class 1870 Second Class with "25" Jubilee Oakleaves

and unresearched piece which remains in solid

inscribed "Original-Aufnahme von W

34 - 41 and Spring 1976

German Cross In Gold - 1957 Version Newly Listed I (DES) 5 S ofGerman 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.