Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Silver; Alternative 1957 Version Auction identifies this House Order of

identifies this House Order of the Wendish Crown on page 662 of the series as a piece not specified in the statues of the order

A Krim Shield

while both stag horn grip plates are held in place by two replacement rivets and central pins

Despite intense competition from General Gorgas's chief assistant in Washington D

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Silver; Alternative 1957 Version Auction identifies this House Order of(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber, 1957). Of 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