Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, 1957 Issue GTRexclude The red represents the First

The red represents the First Division

forty medals have been awarded: twelve for actions in the War of Independence (Hero of Israel recipients automatically awarded the Medal of Valour)

face plate affixed to pebbled field by four flaps

badge retinas some of original finish

19TH HUSRS

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, 1957 Issue GTRexclude The red represents the First(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). Constructed of silvered and gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, the obverse with a central Iron Cross style applique, within a stamped gilded circular wreath stamped with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941, the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature thin red enameled rings with a silver core in the middle, the reverse with four