A Mint German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version Auction Wuppertal) manufacture

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Footnote: The Order of the German Eagle was a honorary award predominantly awarded to prominent foreigners (particularly diplomats)

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A Mint German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version Auction Wuppertal) manufactureA mint alternative de nazified replacement version of a German Cross in Gold; multi piece construction in silvered tombac; with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the centre with a denazified War Merit Cross First Class with Swords with a 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 painted line with a silver core in the middle;