Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, Unusual Version Auction It is the third-highest order

It is the third-highest order in rank of the Dominican orders

Hindenburg Cross (In bronze

both slightly later issues

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98 mm (w) x 52

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, Unusual Version Auction It is the third-highest order(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausfhrung). Instituted on 28 September 1941. (1941 1945 Issue). Constructed of a double overlaid field grey sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer of the cross in silver aluminum bullion threading (indicating Type 1), while the rest consists of dark grey threading, the cross features a stamped gilded tombak circular Juncker style wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the institution year