Original German WWII Gold 1941 German Cross Award Metal Badge by C.F. Zimmerman British Militaria A fine Officer's Small Sword

A fine Officer's Small Sword

became a reality when the night of June 16-17 1944 the air raid signal was given numerous times

however the leather is almost completely missing from the inner band

It measures approximately 28

The postwar contract helmets were produced in the same factory

Original German WWII Gold 1941 German Cross Award Metal Badge by C.F. Zimmerman British Militaria A fine Officer's Small SwordOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the extremely rare German WWII German Cross (Deutsches Kreuz) in Gold award, issued as a highly decorative metal Badge. The badge is approximately 2 3 8 inches (60. 2mm) wide, and is constructed of multiple metal layers, held to the backing by 4 rivets, correct for this maker. The "gaudiness" of the badge caused German Colonel Hans von Luck to label it "AH's fried egg". This example is