Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Danzig Cross, I Class, By Hülse GTRexclude swing mounted as worn

swing mounted as worn

Reed was transferred to the Royal Garrison Artillery on January 29

He was then detached to the Canadian Artillery Regimental Depot at Witley

very scarce by this maker

" and the sailors responded with a cheer

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Danzig Cross, I Class, By Hülse GTRexclude swing mounted as worn(Danziger Kreuz, I. Klasse). Instituted 31 August 1939 by Gauleiter Albert Forster. (1939 1940 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of an elongated Cross Patte with a gilt frame, the obverse with white enameled arms highlighted on the interior with gilt borders, the centre and twelve oclock arm overlaid by double gilt Cross Pattes topped by a stylized crown, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse applique in