Germany - Third Reich: A rare German Cross in Silver, six rivet construction, without maker mark but identifiable to Deschler & Sohn, Munchen, weighting 59.7g. Only 1,114 German crosses in silver being awarded during the Second World War.
Condition: lacking bronze surround, with minor contact marks and minor chipping to the black enamel of the Swastika, Fine
The German Cross was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 28th September 1941. It was awarded in two divisions: gold for repeated acts of bravery or achievement in combat; and silver for distinguished non-combat war service. The German Cross in Gold ranked higher than the Iron Cross 1st Class but below the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, while the German Cross in Silver ranked higher than the War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords but below the Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords.
