1957 Version - German Cross in Gold

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A Minty - Deutsches Kreuz in Gold (DKiG) 1957. The Gold German Cross was awarded to military personnel to recognize repeated acts (6-8) of bravery or exceptional command in combat. It is constructed out of a die struck, five piece construction, made of a; light cupal base, white aluminum core, gold gilded tombak wreath, and contains red and black enamel work. The obverse features a large centrally placed raised black enamel cross, on a smooth white/silver aluminum base, which is then surrounded by a gold gilded tombak laurel leaf and ribbon wreath that is marked “1941” to the bottom and lies on a red enamel base. This is all then on a two piece backend and silvered eight point sunburst pattern backing. The full back reverse correctly shows; four rivets, a soldered on c-shaped catch, soldered on sheet metal hinge, and a solid tapered pin. The gilding to the wreath is just beautiful, there is nice age patina and it shows crisp detail throughout! It measures 2 1/2 inches wide and tall. A beautiful piece! These (denazified) awards were issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 1957 for Veterans wear (as WWII awards were not allowed for wear) and awarded only to the German Veterans entitled to such awards during the War.