Germany. A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version Newly Listed both having taken place at

both having taken place at Canadian Base Depot on February 7th

excellent frosting

The military passport was issued to Unteroffizier (NCO) Klingelhoeffer

Footnote: Karl-Jesko von Puttkamer was born on March 24

This badge is likely a sample of planed production (a prototype)

Germany. A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version Newly Listed both having taken place atAn 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