Germany, Luftwaffe. A Uniform Removed German Cross in Gold, by C. E. Juncker

A textbook example Luftwaffe German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold); issued by the Luftwaffe; Stoffausführung/Cloth Version; hand embroidered example featuring a double-overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer for the cross in silver/aluminum threads; the cross features a fire gilded stamped bronze circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year (1941), with the typical die-flaw on number “9”, signature to “C. E. Juncker, Berlin” manufacture; 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 bullion outer border; all on a gray Luftwaffe wool base; the blacker appears fire damaged/molten; measuring 69 mm x 69 mm; near very fine condition.