German Republic. A German Cross In Gold, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of four with a two-piece construction

four with a two-piece construction

” and maker marked “STH” on the reverse

Signature on Post War Photo: Albert Muller SS-Hptscharf

single brown smooth-finished leather straps on the front and back

measuring 24 mm x 19 mm

German Republic. A German Cross In Gold, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of four with a two-piece construction(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold). A cross with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a denazified Iron Cross in the center, depicting a central oak branch consisting of three leaves, within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941; the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red enameled rings with a silver core in the middle; the reverse plain but with a