Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Gold, Early 1957 Variant, by Steinhauer & Lück certificate_of_authenticity with an un-named ivy-clad plaque

with an un-named ivy-clad plaque at the base

Joseph enlisted in the CEF on September 23rd 1914

6 grams with some oxidation evident (particularly to the reverse)

Department of Veterans Affairs Death Notification (dated April 6

Fed through the top button hole are slightly soiled ribbons of the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 and the East Medal

Germany, Federal Republic. A German Cross in Gold, Early 1957 Variant, by Steinhauer & Lück certificate_of_authenticity with an un-named ivy-clad plaque(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold Ausfhrung 1957). Constructed of neusilber with gilt and enamels, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a central silvered disc bearing a black enameled mobile swastika, situated within a circular gilded laurel leaf wreath, wrapped in ribbon and joined together at the bottom by a plaque bearing an institution date of 1941, trimmed along both the inner and outer edges with red