Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version Hold to dig trenches and fill

to dig trenches and fill up sand bags

enlisting "for the duration of the War or other emergency

1942 he was given the Eastern Front Medal and on November 1942 with Grenadier Regiment 436

good quality zinc badge

Major General

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version Hold to dig trenches and fillA textbook example of the award, in cupal featuring a cetnral swastika with intact black enameling, strong gilt on surrounding wreath and nearly 100% retention of patination on rays, reverse with Deschler's characteristic 4 rivets, central pin assembly, marked 1 denoting Deschler & Sohn, 70. 00 grams, heavy version, measuring 63. 09 mm (w) x 62. 83mm (h), excellent example, extremely fine.