Germany. A German Cross In Gold By Godet To Luftwaffe Minesweeper Fritz Goebel certificate_of_authenticity On period ribbon with pinback

On period ribbon with pinback

maker marked “Karl Hensler

in Westerland

His "wings seen to fold"

Germany. A German Cross In Gold By Godet To Luftwaffe Minesweeper Fritz Goebel certificate_of_authenticity On period ribbon with pinbackThis is a fine quality manufacture and well preserved German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) by a desirable maker; the obverse 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 but with moderate scratches from period wear; within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year