Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Gold, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity obverse with the calligraphic inscription

obverse with the calligraphic inscription reading "Relying on the Assistance of Almighty God

In die stamped in solid silver

surrounded by a ring

He is now also placed under the guaranteed protection of the Führer

having escaped after the collapse of his first rebellion in 1870

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Gold, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity obverse with the calligraphic inscription(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold mit Etui). Instituted 28 September 1941. (1941 1945 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of gilded, silvered, and patinated bronze, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star with a double overlaid sunburst pattern, the center with a 1957 style Iron Cross in the center, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the institution year of 1941; the wreath is trimmed on both the interior and