Germany. A German Cross in Gold, by Fritz Zimmermann of Stuttgart, Light Version

This is a fine quality manufacture and extremely well preserved German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) by a desirable maker; with its trademark four rivets on the reverse; 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 middle; the reverse plain but with a broad vertical pinback with a functional barrel hinge and a thick, slightly rounded catch; marked “20” for “Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart” on the reverse of the pin; measuring 63.14 mm (w) x 62.91 mm (h); weighing 66.0 grams; slightly worn but overall better than extremely fine condition. (C:211)