Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity typical of the WWI issued

typical of the WWI issued crosses

O'Donnell stated the "Name of Person to be Informed of Casualties" as his wife

The interior sidewalls and dome are lined in black rayon

the blade itself exhibiting beautiful cross graining and light contact and pitting

of very fine quality with crisp details

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity typical of the WWI issued(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, 1957 Version). Consisting of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a denazified Iron Cross in the center, depicting a central oak branch consisting of three leaves, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941; the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red enameled rings with a silver core in the middle; the reverse