Germany WW2 Kriegsmarine. A German Cross In Gold

Cloth Version Type I with a Juncker made wreath.

A fine quality manufacture German Cross in Gold for members of the German Navy. A hand embroidered example featuring a double-overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer of the cross in silver/aluminum threads, the cross features a fire gilded stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year (1941) with the typical die-flaw on 9 signature to wreath maker C.E. Juncker, Berlin, the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red intertwined cord acting as a border around it, within the wreath is a densely embroidered black swastika with a silver/aluminum outer border, all on a dark blue wool base. Sadley missing the paper backer to the reverse.

Measuring approx 72 mm x 72 mm displaying mild discoloration/oxidization on wreath, and in otherwise good condition.

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Code: 4508