Netherlands, NSB. A Rare Mussert Cross for Combatants Auction above the engraved inscription VIRIBUS

above the engraved inscription VIRIBUS UNITIS

measuring 46 m x 25 mm

which is unmarked with the exception of a size of “56” stamped onto the crown in black ink

the center features a large pearl

Netherlands, NSB. A Rare Mussert Cross for Combatants Auction above the engraved inscription VIRIBUS(Mussertkruis). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of a Maltese Cross with black and red enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt swastika defaced by a Wolfsangel, situated above a semi circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse overlaid by a