Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Silver, 1957 Version Auction 17 mm x 24

17 mm x 24

It is to be noted

circa 1925-35

Stitched in place to the edge of the brim is a narrow strip of black leather trim that travels around the circumference of the hat

a scarce badge in extremely fine condition

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Silver, 1957 Version Auction 17 mm x 24(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber 1957 Ausfhrung). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a central silvered War Merit Cross with Swords, situated within a circular laurel leaf, wrapped in ribbon and joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing an institution date of 1941, trimmed along both the inner and outer edges with red enameled borders, the reverse with five rivets