Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue German Cross In Gold, By Westmann Of Dresden Auction in silvered and patinated nickel-silver

in silvered and patinated nickel-silver

24 mm x 76 mm

the leather base measuring 97 mm x 120 mm x 18 mm with a hole drilled in the top point

the body of the scabbard exhibiting scattered silvering loss and dents from active use

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue German Cross In Gold, By Westmann Of Dresden Auction in silvered and patinated nickel-silver(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer of the cross in silver aluminum bullion threading, while the rest consists of greyish threading; the cross features a fire gilded 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 intertwined cord acting as a