GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD.
German Cross in Gold by Klein, Hanau, black enamel on the swastika. The gold wreath and date "1941". The German Cross was instituted by Adolf Hitler in 1941 as an award ranking higher than the Iron Cross First Class but below the Knight's Cross. It was issued in gold and silver, the former being an award for bravery, the latter being for distinguished service.
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German Cross in Gold by Klein, Hanau, black enamel on the swastika. The gold wreath and date "1941". The German Cross was instituted by Adolf Hitler in 1941 as an award ranking higher than the Iron Cross First Class but below the Knight's Cross. It was issued in gold and silver, the former being an award for bravery, the latter being for distinguished service.