Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue German Cross in Gold

(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausführung). Constructed of a double-overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer of the cross in silver aluminum bullion threading, while the rest consists of greyish threading; the cross features a fire gilded stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year “1941”; the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red intertwined cord acting as a border around it; within the wreath is a densely embroidered black swastika (Hakenkreuz) with a silver/aluminum outer border; on a field gray wool backer; with small bits of its original paper backer intact; measuring 72 mm (w) x 72 mm (h); with light soiling on the obverse; an uniform removed example; in overall near extremely fine condition.