A German Cross In Gold By Deschler & Sohn Archive 000 kilometers through extreme winter

000 kilometers through extreme winter conditions during which time Lapis was often reduced to eating straw from the roofs of thatched cottages in order to survive

cross known as Tapper og Tro (Brave and Faithful)

(Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft): In aluminum

with cloth label RZM 132/35 SS” (date of manufacture

A German Cross In Gold By Deschler & Sohn Archive 000 kilometers through extreme winterGerman Cross in Gold by Deschler & Sohn, Four Rivets, Heavy version, marked 1 on reverse pin; measures 63. 25mm(w) x 63. 34mm(h), weighs 69. 7 grams, tiny contact marks to black enamels with one tiny enamel chip in the corner, with nice old patina, in extremely fine condition.