Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue German Cross In Gold, By Westmann Of Dresden Auction fraying and tearing evident on

fraying and tearing evident on the edges

maker marked “KW” (Karl Wurster K

in silvered and patinated nickel-silver

marked 44 on ring

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue German Cross In Gold, By Westmann Of Dresden Auction fraying and tearing evident on(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer of the cross in silver aluminum bullion threading, while the rest consists of greyish threading; the cross features a fire gilded 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 intertwined cord acting as a