Germany, Republic. A Mint German Cross In Silver; 1957 Version Newly Listed measuring 59 mm (w) x

measuring 59 mm (w) x 108 mm

His death is described on his "Circumstances of Casualty" card: "Whilst

large scale construction involving excavation for the purpose of infrastructure

showing slight signs of fading from exposure to sun and weather

with the joint usually swelling due to synovial fluid collection) in his right knee

Germany, Republic. A Mint German Cross In Silver; 1957 Version Newly Listed measuring 59 mm (w) x(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber, 1957). Multi piece construction in silvered tombac, with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the centre with a denazified War Merit Cross in place of the traditional swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941. The inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red painted line with a silver core in the middle; vertical