Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross, Ribbon Version Auction (Deutsches Afrika Korps Dienstmütze)

(Deutsches Afrika Korps Dienstmütze)

As this cross was acquired directly from the recipients family

TRANSVAAL (2406 Pte G

02 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

constructed of a cork shell with a tan-coloured cotton twill exterior liner

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross, Ribbon Version Auction (Deutsches Afrika Korps Dienstmütze)(Baltenkreuz, Spangestuck). Constructed of blackened and gilded bronze, consisting of a narrow Geneva Cross, the obverse overlaid by a gilded Lily Cross, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse applique in place, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the former rendered narrow for suspension from a medal bar, unmarked, measuring 45. 43 mm (w) x 49. 42 mm (h), weighing 12. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.