Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A German Second World War German Cross in Silver.
A very nice example of the cased German Cross in silver. Manufacturer number 20, C.F. Zimmermann & Company. This is the classic example, the most commonly encountered manufacturer of all the German Crosses both gold and silver. Number 20 stamped to the underside of the pin. Four slightly raised hollow rivets. Typical straight tapering pin. Original hook and hinge. Totally undamaged enamel to the black swastika. Very slight rubbing only to the surface of the silver wreath with its 1941 date. All of the finish to the star and ray intact. The red enamel ring is undamaged with slight toning to the silvered finish within the arms of the swastika. Fitted into its correct silver lined box, the silver lining has turned to a hue of gold over the years but is definitely a silver version. The box itself has some slight scuffing, some minor biro marks on the inner imitation silk in the area of the hinge with some scuff marks and what appears to be a paint stain to the top front section of the lid itself, very good condition £1,800-£2,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of German Medals and Badges.

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