Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version GTRexclude blade in near mint condition

blade in near mint condition

with a stamped aluminum first pattern skull attached to the obverse

England on July 5th

circumscribed by an inscription of “EUROPÄISCHER JUGENDKONGRESS 13

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version GTRexclude blade in near mint conditionA textbook example of the award, in cupal featuring a cetnral swastika with intact black enameling, strong gilt on surrounding wreath and nearly 100% retention of patination on rays, reverse with Deschler's characteristic 4 rivets, central pin assembly, marked 1 denoting Deschler & Sohn, 70. 00 grams, heavy version, measuring 63. 09 mm (w) x 62. 83mm (h), excellent example, extremely fine.