Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version GTRexclude circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “EUROPÄISCHER JUGENDKONGRESS 13

of early period manufacture circa early 1900’s

knife measuring 292 mm in length overall

bottom arm marked W for Wagner

with a stamped aluminum first pattern skull attached to the obverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, By Deschler, Heavy Version GTRexclude circumscribed by an inscription ofA textbook example of the award, in cupal featuring a cetnral swastika with intact black enameling, strong gilt on surrounding wreath and nearly 100% retention of patination on rays, reverse with Deschler's characteristic 4 rivets, central pin assembly, marked 1 denoting Deschler & Sohn, 70. 00 grams, heavy version, measuring 63. 09 mm (w) x 62. 83mm (h), excellent example, extremely fine.