Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Silver; Alternative 1957 Version Hold above and below read “DEUTSCHES

above and below read “DEUTSCHES ROTES KREUZ AUSBILDER” (GERMAN RED CROSS TRAINERS)

Private Secretary to the Earl of Mayo

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

lightly soiled dual recessed medal bed

The noblest task of völkisch cultural policy would therefore be a radical de-Jewing of the arts

Germany, Federal Republic. A Cased German Cross In Silver; Alternative 1957 Version Hold above and below read “DEUTSCHES(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