Germany. A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity 1915 and served in France

1915 and served in France and Belgium with the 4th Infantry Brigade

wrapped around an aluminum frame

14cm x 13cm (5” height and 5 1/2” width

He was released in 1947

with “82” embroidered on the obverse of the boards in white thread

Germany. A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity 1915 and served in FranceAn extremely well preserved example of an alternative de nazified 1957 version of a German Cross in gold; multi piece construction in silvered tombac; with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a denazified Iron Cross with a laurel leaf stem in place of the swastika (Hakenkreuz) with a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons and the introduction year (1941). The inner and outer sides of the wreath