Germany, Third Reich. A German Cross in Gold for Panzer Units, Cloth Version by C.E. Juncker
(Deutsches Kreuz). A fine quality manufacture German Cross in Gold for Panzer Units, a hand embroidered example featuring a double-overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer of the cross in silver/aluminum threads, the cross features a fire gilded stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year (1941) with the typical die-flaw on 9 signature to maker C.E. Juncker, Berlin, 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, all on a black wool base with a black paper backer (intact but with many rips and tears), measuring 74 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition.

