Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Danzig Cross, I Class, By Hülse Auction Archive and Medal of Merit for

and Medal of Merit for Fire Fighting

depicting some sigsn of wear and soiling

with related ribbon bar

fold on one corner

Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Danzig Cross, I Class, By Hülse Auction Archive and Medal of Merit for(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