Germany. A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version Newly Listed This badge is likely a

This badge is likely a sample of planed production (a prototype)

excellent frosting

both having taken place at Canadian Base Depot on February 7th

Naval Base on the south coast of Ireland

Footnote: Karl-Jesko von Puttkamer was born on March 24

Germany. A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version Newly Listed This badge is likely aAn extremely well preserved example of an alternative de nazified 1957 version of a German Cross in gold; multi piece construction in silvered tombac; with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a denazified Iron Cross with a laurel leaf stem in place of the swastika (Hakenkreuz) with a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons and the introduction year (1941). The inner and outer sides of the wreath