Germany. A German Cross In Gold By Otto Klein; With Miniature Stick Pin And Case Of Issue GTRexclude 2) The War Merit Cross

2) The War Merit Cross Second Class (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

In the rank of a General staff captain promoted in 1910

They were valid from January until June 1944

a recipient of the German Cross in Gold

within a silver ribbed border

Germany. A German Cross In Gold By Otto Klein; With Miniature Stick Pin And Case Of Issue GTRexclude 2) The War Merit CrossThis 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