Germany. A German Cross, Gold Grade, Heavy Version, By Deschler & Sohn Of München certificate_of_authenticity Aluminum crossguard with the RAD

Aluminum crossguard with the RAD insignia

most of the blackening has worn off

chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreathing

small black and white photograph)

Germany. A German Cross, Gold Grade, Heavy Version, By Deschler & Sohn Of München certificate_of_authenticity Aluminum crossguard with the RAD(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). Consisting of 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 core in the