Original German WWII Cased Gold 1941 German Cross Award Metal Badge by C.F. Zimmerman Lock Assembly but is marked with U

but is marked with U

These conversions were used for rear echelon troops (guards

It measures an impressive 17 1/2" when in the opened position

The M-1 helmet retains it's original cork grain paint and swivel bale chinstrap loops

90 and presented Im Felde (in the field)

Original German WWII Cased Gold 1941 German Cross Award Metal Badge by C.F. Zimmerman Lock Assembly but is marked with UOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the extremely rare German WWII German Cross (Deutsches Kreuz) in Gold award, issued as a highly decorative metal Badge. The badge is approximately 2 3 8 inches (60. 2mm) wide, and is constructed of multiple metal layers, held to the backing by 4 rivets. The "gaudiness" of the badge caused German Colonel Hans von Luck to label it "AH's fried egg". This example is maker marked 20 on the