Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Silver; Alternative 1957 Version GTRexclude 1850 to September 14

1850 to September 14

raised platform medal bed covered in hunter green corduroy with a raised hook for the Breast Star

had already been busy

minor residue in the recessed areas

circumscribed by an inscription of “KÄMPFER DER GEWERBLICHEN WIRTSCHAFT” (“WARRIOR OF COMMERCIAL ECONOMY”) and “FÜR WIEN” (“FOR VIENNA”)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Silver; Alternative 1957 Version GTRexclude 1850 to September 14(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber, 1957). Of multi piece construction in silvered tombac, with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, the centre with a denazified War Merit Cross in place of the traditional swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941. The inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red painted line with a silver core in the middle, vertical