Germany. A Wehrmacht (Heer) Issue German Cross in Gold, Cloth Version
(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausführung). A hand embroidered example featuring 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; all on a field-grey wool backer; with the majority of the original paper backer intact; measuring 67 mm (w) x 68 mm (h); in overall extremely fine condition.

