Germany. A (Dkig) German Cross In Gold In Case; Early First Issue 1957 Version Auction with its period-original parade mounted

with its period-original parade mounted ribbon

consisting of 1) A Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge accompanied by its award certificate

numbered "242898" on the reverse

rimmed by the golden twisted wire

Germany. A (Dkig) German Cross In Gold In Case; Early First Issue 1957 Version Auction with its period-original parade mountedA near mint very early manufactured and issued 1957 Version German Cross in Gold, likely of the first release of 1957 awards, in silvered and gilded tombac; with double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the centre with a denazified Iron Cross exhibiting an oak leaf cluster in place of the swastika (Hakenkreuz) with a stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year (1941). The inner and outer sides of