Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, With Case, 1957 Version Archive inscribed “LUDOVICUS II MAGN(us) DUX

inscribed “LUDOVICUS II MAGN(us) DUX HASSIAE INSTIT(uit)” (Latin - Ludwig II Grand Duke of Hessen)

Very good quality lanyard

Footnote: The Cross of Valour was established in 1913

it is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross In Gold, With Case, 1957 Version Archive inscribed “LUDOVICUS II MAGN(us) DUX(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of a bronze alloy with multi coloured layering, the obverse consisting of a an eight pointed double overlaid starburst pattern with a silvered and patinated finish, with a central silvered disc overlaid by a 1957 style Iron Cross complete with blackened core and a ribbed frame, within a circular gilded laurel leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon and joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing a date of