Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version GTRexclude bottom arm marked W for

bottom arm marked W for Wagner

Air Service

it was noted by the attending doctor that "Owing to wet conditions in France in 1916 Man states he developed frequent colds which became chronic in character

with a stamped aluminum first pattern skull attached to the obverse

circumscribed by an inscription of “EUROPÄISCHER JUGENDKONGRESS 13

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version GTRexclude bottom arm marked W forA 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.