Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Silver; Alternative 1957 Version Hold with its original paper packet

with its original paper packet of issue

Private Secretary to the Earl of Mayo

but still in very good condition

A few extremely rare examples of the medal (estimated at fifty) were produced in Japan and reflect design variances

He was struck off strength on April 24th and discharged to Canada on May 16

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Silver; Alternative 1957 Version Hold with its original paper packet(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber, 1957). Of multi piece construction in silvered tombac, with a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, the centre with a denazified War Merit Cross in place of the traditional swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941. The inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red painted line with a silver core in the middle, vertical