A piece such as this is almost certainly unique
1918 and after one week's treatment and hospitalization
The cross in the shape of a Maltese cross constructed of bronze gilt and white and red enamels
His keenness to engage the enemy on every possible occasion has been an inspiration to all
A Short Guide to Great Britain by the War and Navy Departments
Germany, Heer. A German Cross In Gold, Cloth Version Hold A piece such as this(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausfhrung). A cloth version of the German Cross in Gold issued to Heer personnel, consisting of a double overlaid eight pointed starburst pattern, with a field grey wool base overlaid by machine embroidered slate grey threading, trimmed with machine embroidered silver aluminum wire rays, with a central white cloth disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika executed in grey threading and trimmed with silver aluminum wire,