Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Issue German Cross in Gold, by Westmann of Dresden

(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 its paper backer fully preserved on the reverse - with a maker’s label reading “C.A. Westmann, Dresden”; measuring 74 mm (w) x 74 mm (h); in mint and unissued condition.