Germany. A (Dkig) German Cross In Gold In Case; Early First Issue 1957 Version Auction numbered "242898" on the reverse

numbered "242898" on the reverse

Navy Expert Rifleman Medal (bronze

who shortly after lost their status as POWs and were sent to Labour Camps in violation of the Geneva Convention

measuring 88x138mm

Germany. A (Dkig) German Cross In Gold In Case; Early First Issue 1957 Version Auction numbered "242898" on the reverseA near mint very early manufactured and issued 1957 Version German Cross in Gold, likely of the first release of 1957 awards, 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 inner and outer sides of