Germany - Third Reich: A rare German Cross in Silver, six rivet construction, without maker mark but identifiable to Deschler & Sohn, Munchen, weighting 67.4g and measuring 63mm in diameter. Only 1,114 German crosses in silver being awarded during the Second World War.
Condition: part of the enamel to the central swastika now missing, heavy wear with the majority of the silver wash now being absent, 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.
