A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version By Klein & Quenzer Auction Archive 43 mm x 58

43 mm x 58

Hermann von der Lieth-Thomsen (1867–1942) was a military aviation pioneer and founding father

Pembroke (1920)

showing some cracking near the centre point of the cross on both sides

A German Cross In Gold; 1957 Version By Klein & Quenzer Auction Archive 43 mm x 58This is a very well preserved alternative de nazified replacement version of a German Cross in Gold; made by Klein & Quenzer; multi piece construction in silvered and gilded tombac; with double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the centre with a denazified Iron Cross exhibiting an oak leaf cluster in place of the swastika (Hakenkreuz) with a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year (1941). The