A German Cross in Gold with Miniature in Case by Otto Klein
An excellent example by this less common maker, marked 134 on reverse centre, weighs 45.8 grams, measures 62.97mm (w) x 63.1mm(h), without enamel chipping and with very minimal contact, catch slightly bent from period wear, otherwise in better than extremely fine condition. Accompanied by and having been paired together by recipient is a miniature DKG, reverse marked L/57 for Börger & Co, with fine enameling and only exhibiting wear to exterior edges from period contact with clothing, cross measures 15.86mm in width, extremely fine. Both crosses have been safely housed in a late war issued case that has a strong leather hinge, exhibiting the exterior wear expected with no significant contact points, extremely fine. This item comes with certificate of authenticity by the author of "The German Cross" - Dietrich Maerz"

