Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Silver; Alternative 1957 Version GTRexclude Defence Medal (silver Canadian Issue)

Defence Medal (silver Canadian Issue)

circumscribed by an inscription of “KÄMPFER DER GEWERBLICHEN WIRTSCHAFT” (“WARRIOR OF COMMERCIAL ECONOMY”) and “FÜR WIEN” (“FOR VIENNA”)

had already been busy

Constructed of darkened zink

1850 to September 14

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Silver; Alternative 1957 Version GTRexclude Defence Medal (silver Canadian Issue)(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber, 1957). Of multi piece construction in silvered tombac, with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, the centre with a denazified War Merit Cross in place of the traditional swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a 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 painted line with a silver core in the middle, vertical