Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version Newly Listed 2 mm (w) x 32

2 mm (w) x 32 mm (h)

Runes in white threads on black wool base

Private Thompson was serving with the 19th Infantry Battalion in the Fall of 1917

In blackened/patinated bronze with an unmarked reverse

A Miniature Zeppelin Stickpin - In silvered bronze

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version Newly Listed 2 mm (w) x 32A 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.