Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross, Gold Grade With Case, 1957 Version Hold 3 mm (w) x 9

3 mm (w) x 9 mm (h) Purple Heart ribbon bar and a 37 mm (w) x 11

and two additional pages

and numbered “70434”

only very minor crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross, Gold Grade With Case, 1957 Version Hold 3 mm (w) x 9(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold mit Etui). Instituted 28 September 1941. (1941 1945 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of gilded, silvered, and patinated metal alloy, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star with a double overlaid sunburst pattern, the center with a 1957 style Iron Cross in the center, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the institution year of 1941, the wreath is trimmed on both the interior and