Germany. A German Cross In Gold By Otto Klein; With Miniature Stick Pin And Case Of Issue Auction maker marked on reverse slider

maker marked on reverse slider

1835 as a First-Class Volunteer and MIdshipman on board the Magicienne and served on that ship for three and a half years off the coasts of Spain and Portugal

marked “900” on reverse

Netherlands: Silvered zinc

Acquired in Germany by a local collector

Germany. A German Cross In Gold By Otto Klein; With Miniature Stick Pin And Case Of Issue Auction maker marked on reverse sliderThis is an extremely well preserved example of a German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold) by an uncommon maker; the obverse consisting of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a black enameled rotated (mobile) swastika, with the enamels well preserved without chipping of any kind and only minor contact marks; within a stamped gilded circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year