Germany, Third Reich. A Cased German Cross In Gold, By Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude with all four cords joined

with all four cords joined at six positions within a 28

USS Squalus began a series of test dives off Portsmouth

volunteered to assist to clear some stretcher cases which it was urgently necessary to have evacuated

exhibiting crazing

with gilt rank pips attached

Germany, Third Reich. A Cased German Cross In Gold, By Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude with all four cords joined(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). Constructed of tombak with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a black enameled rotated (mobile) swastika, with the enamels well preserved without chipping of any kind and only minor contact marks; within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941; the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red enameled rings with a silver