Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, 1957 Version United Republic of flanked by an inscription of

flanked by an inscription of “KODU KAITSEKS” (“FOR DEFENCE OF HOME”)

one of the ties being a replacement

Near very fine condition

accompanied by its original frayed full-length sash incorporating a decorative moiré pattern

and a functional hinge

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, 1957 Version United Republic of flanked by an inscription of(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). Constructed of a gilded and silvered bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, the obverse with a silvered disc bearing a 1957 version of the Iron Cross, within a stamped gilded circular oak leaf wreath overlaid with ribbons and bearing an introduction year of 1941 at the bottom, the inner and outer borders of the wreath are lined with red enameled bands, the reverse with